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Old 08-20-2010, 10:17 AM
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Default interesting wing repair technique

I wouldn't have thought of doing a repair this way but the result looks quite good.

http://www.mjbl.co.uk/index.php?opti...d=43&Itemid=18
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Old 08-20-2010, 10:24 AM
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I wouldn't have thought of doing a repair this way but the result looks quite good.

http://www.mjbl.co.uk/index.php?opti...d=43&Itemid=18
That is I think Silver Spruce and very hard to match up as he explains. I think it looks beautiful. I have seen several of his repairs on line done in such a way as to hide the work rather than to do it the easiest way. Email him if you like and ask. I am sure he will be more than happy to discuss his work. he's a nice guy.
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Old 08-20-2010, 10:31 AM
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I have similar wide grain spruce at the edges of the french bass I am restoring. Haven't found a matching piece yet, so this way might be useful.
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Old 08-20-2010, 10:43 AM
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I have similar wide grain spruce at the edges of the french bass I am restoring. Haven't found a matching piece yet, so this way might be useful.
The wide grain is one thing but if it's wavy at all like my previous Jacquet-Gand then that makes it even harder. Also, there is some small 'fleck' in the grain of this wood. I think your bass has darker varnish than the 'golden brown' used on the Jacquet's that will also make it slightly easier for you to match up. Best of luck with the project.
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I like the thinking of someone who would do a repair like that. Very nice.
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I wouldn't have thought of doing a repair this way but the result looks quite good.

http://www.mjbl.co.uk/index.php?opti...d=43&Itemid=18
That is some amazing, and time-consuming work! Kudos to Martyn.
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Old 08-30-2010, 01:54 PM
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I received this today via email. Published with permission..

Dear Ken,
It came to my notice that I was getting a large number of referrals on my web site from your bass forum- so I took a look to find out what was going on.
So thank you for your kind words you posted concerning the double bass wing repair on my web site, it's nice to be appreciated by somebody 'in the know'.

Kind Regards Martyn Bailey


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I know Martyn and use him for all my double bass repair/set ups. His work is amazing and is fairly priced. I have lots of luthiers nearer me but have realised that it's always worth making the effort to travel to his workshop.

I wanted to let you guys know a bit more about his basses.

http://www.mjbl.co.uk/index.php?opti...ments&Itemid=7

I've played 2 and the quality of workmanship and attention to detail is fantastic. The notes just fall under your fingers as the playability and his 'set ups' are superb. The quality of sound is also superb.
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Old 10-06-2010, 06:38 AM
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He also makes the best 'C' extentions I've ever seen

http://www.mjbl.co.uk/index.php?opti...&id=8&Itemid=8
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