PaulKing Posted Monday at 15:16 Posted Monday at 15:16 In for a penny etc. Annoying creaking noise, source identified, trip to luthier, frightening estimate for diagnosis and repair, DIY aesthetic engaged. DB friends over the pond advise and encourage. What could go wrong? Its just wood and glue. And a £2k vintage collectors bass... Tools out, nerve held. Top off. Cat impressed. A little bit of splintering. Oops. Chance to clean up the inside, label was almost invisible under 80 years of grime. 1114 = 1937 The problem. Bottom block partially detached from ribs (and from front, removed). Bass bar reinforced (precautionary) with hot-hide-soaked calico. Hot hide liberally applied. Ribs heated and clamped. Broom handle is strut holding rib 'garland' open to avoid creep. Homemade spool clamps ready to go. 20 of them for under £30! (cf £180 at Allparts...) I like a challenge. The advice and encouragement I'm getting from caring pros has been amazing, essential and comforting. Wish me luck ... top refit next weekend probably. I want to leave that block clamped for a good week, with occasional heating to coax the ribs back into line. CAVEAT: IF YOU CAN AFFORD A LUTHIER, JUST PAY THEM! 10 Quote
Happy Jack Posted Monday at 17:15 Posted Monday at 17:15 Paul, seriously, I mean ... W T actual F? Quote
Reggaebass Posted Monday at 17:50 Posted Monday at 17:50 Wow, did you find what was making the creaking noise Quote
PaulKing Posted Monday at 21:50 Author Posted Monday at 21:50 (edited) 3 hours ago, Reggaebass said: Wow, did you find what was making the creaking noise Yup this gap, and that front face of the block which was detached from the front. Also explains the angled end pin. Exactly as I deduced must be the case. You can all laugh at me when I'm head in hands with an expired bass and a top that wont glue back on straight... Or you can applaud as I proudly play it back to life! (fingers crossed) Edited Monday at 21:51 by PaulKing 3 Quote
PaulKing Posted Monday at 21:54 Author Posted Monday at 21:54 4 hours ago, Happy Jack said: Paul, seriously, I mean ... W T actual F? Tra la laa. Skipping forward through the tulips. 2 Quote
Happy Jack Posted Monday at 22:04 Posted Monday at 22:04 Seriously Paul, if I had the woodworking abilities God granted to gerbils, I'd be over there like a shot to help you. Common sense tells me your chances of success are at least ... oh I dunno ... improved by keeping me 10 miles away. 1 Quote
Stub Mandrel Posted Tuesday at 00:21 Posted Tuesday at 00:21 Is that the one you had back in the 90s? Quote
pete.young Posted Tuesday at 10:03 Posted Tuesday at 10:03 Brave Heart, never mind Open Heart! I salute you for having a go. Best wishes for a great outcome. Quote
Staggering on Posted Tuesday at 12:54 Posted Tuesday at 12:54 2 hours ago, pete.young said: Brave Heart, never mind Open Heart! I salute you for having a go. Best wishes for a great outcome. I second that! 👏🤞 Quote
PaulKing Posted Tuesday at 16:34 Author Posted Tuesday at 16:34 16 hours ago, Stub Mandrel said: Is that the one you had back in the 90s? Hey hello! Nah a whole load have been and gone since that one, I think it was an old flat back czech thing, part carved. 21st b’day pressie from my mum, first bass! 1 Quote
NickA Posted 1 hour ago Posted 1 hour ago Total respect for the DIY. I just would not dare. Fingers crossed and best of luck Quote
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