Attaching a ramp to the bass

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Maurice Hason

Hello,

A local guy is building for me an ebony ramp for my Smith 6 EG. The ramp is almost ready and looks great. I would like to ask if attaching the ramp to the bass using double-sided stick tape can damage the finish of the bass when I remove it. My bass has a satin finish.

He said he uses a high quality tape from Stewmac that is safe for such purpose. Here is the tape:

http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Glues,_a...tick_Tape.html

Thank you
Maurice

What is a Satin finish? Satin is a sheen, not a material. You have either an oil finish or a lacquer finish. The 6EG was made with a lacquer finish. Is the original finish still there?

If the tape has any acid in it, and most tapes have something, then over time, there might be finish damage.

Millions of basses were made and played without ramps. All of a sudden we need them?

Be careful. Re-finishing a bass is quite expensive.