| Scratch fixing options
High all, I'm trying to decide whether to fix the scratches and scrapes of my 68 Pollmann. This bass spent about 30 years in the University of Ohio. It's time as a learning tool has taken a toll. I have had all the physical things repaired; new sound post, new bridge, finger board redone, various cracks fixed. Ben at Hammond Ashley did this work and it is strong with a great sound. All in all I am happy with it.
But the finish is rough with many scratches showing bear wood in all the usual places. The way I see it there are two routes to go here; fix each localized trouble spot or remove all the finish and re-varnish.
The first option is less expensive and would seem to be the obvious choice except for this - It is my understanding that Pollmann’s of the 60's where finished with a lesser quality varnish that tends to scratch off more than one would expect. Given this fact it might be better in the long run to take the full varnish option??????
I’m happy with this instrument from a performance perspective and I’d like it to look as good and it feels to play, vanity… That said I do know that Pollmanns of this era have quality issues, don’t get me going on the bass bar!?!?!?….
Here are some photos of the before…
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