Speaking of Restorations...

[Paul Warburton]

Hey Kenny Boy.....Do I get to do my old 'To the Bathroom' stuff on this site?
To those who are not aware, on other sites, I take the most beautiful DBs to my Hall of Fame WC and do 'things'

[Ken Smith]

Paul, I wouldn't have it any other way and you know that. Take off your shoes (holding my nose) kick back and let r rip...(still holding my nose..tighter actually..lol)

I want your Avatar and the whole nine yards. Don't think I invited you here just to sit back and watch me do all the work. I'll meet you in the parking lot after dinner if you have any problem with that...

Now, scoot on over to the Jazz Corner and make a splash.

[Mike Pecanic]

Who did the restoration? Those cleats kill! I love resto. pics, the more the better for me as I am finally finishing up a bass I started over 6 years ago and have an old Czech 3/4 in pieces too! Also, is the sound post patch a 'tapered' plug?

Mike

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Mike Pecanic

Who did the restoration? Those cleats kill! I love resto. pics, the more the better for me as I am finally finishing up a bass I started over 6 years ago and have an old Czech 3/4 in pieces too! Also, is the sound post patch a 'tapered' plug?

Mike

Both the Prescott and Gilkes were carefully restored by Arnold. Many a conversation was had about details involving originality of these two classics as is going on currently with the Hart/Fendt Bass as it's been under the knife for months now. Those blocks you see in the Back are only temp. cauls spot glued to hold the Back seam straight as the center graft settles in. Maybe Arnold can come up and explain some of his methods. I hope when Jeff does my Loveri, he takes and posts pics for us to enjoy.

[Arnold Schnitzer]

Originally Posted by Mike Pecanic

Who did the restoration? Those cleats kill! I love resto. pics, the more the better for me as I am finally finishing up a bass I started over 6 years ago and have an old Czech 3/4 in pieces too! Also, is the sound post patch a 'tapered' plug?

Mike

Hi Mike. Glad you like our cleats. The post patch is the standard inlayed type. It goes about half way through the plate and is rounded in all dimensions.

[Craig Regan]

For a wile now, I have been interested in bass repair and restoration. In my home workshop, I have done all sorts of rebuilding projects on various stringed instruments. Although I am still very green, I would like to learn more in this "field of study". If anyone knows of a lower end bass in need of major repairs let me know, I may be willing to take it on. I am not looking to make lots of money, but gain experience. The worse shape the bass is in the better! Also, any ideas or advise on getting started would be appreciated.

[Arnold Schnitzer]

Craig, check around with schools. They often have busted-up basses laying around in closets or basements. The instruments are not worth repairing, but no one has the heart to toss them in a dumpster.

[Craig Regan]

Thats a good idea Arnold. In the past, I have helped out at my kids school doing repairs on their basses. It was a good deal for the school; The work was done "pro bono" and the turn around time was a matter of days. Most shops have a much longer waiting period for repairs from what I am told.
I'll check around with some school districts in my area and see if anyone is interested.