Fender Studio Bass Restoration

[SpondonBassed]

On 27/04/2018 at 10:01, RichardH said:

Probably needed more heat than the hairdryer could produce.

Perhaps.

A trick that may work with this sort of fabric is to dampen it before applying it to the frame.  Tension the fabric as before and staple it securely.  The hair-drier should then have the desired effect.

If you want to geek yourself out - this is how aircraft fabric is tensioned;
Fabric Doping

@Sharkfinger, the latter method might not work on your cloth.  Then again it might.  I've included it out of general interest because your tensioning issue reminded me that we helped restore a Gypsy Moth bi-plane many years ago as apprentices.  The wood working techniques and the use of textiles were already outdated from my point of view as a commercial aircraft mechanic so it was a privilege to be involved in it at all.

I'd say it looks good as it is.  You'd have to be on stage with it to notice any wrinkles.

[discreet]

17 minutes ago, SpondonBassed said:

I'd say it looks good as it is.  You'd have to be on stage with it to notice any wrinkles.

+1 This fabric tends to loosen over time anyway thus making it a sympathetic and accurate restoration...

[umcoo]

Looks great, good job!  There's something really satisfying about restoring and old and abused piece of gear back to how it should be.

[bumnote]

see if this helps

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[Pea Turgh]

Just watched a fair few Uncle Doug vids - I want to built an amp now!