Rebuild

[gmartin]

I am an electric bass player (not double) and I also build and repair them. A friend of mine seems to think that I can restore his old double bass. Presently it has many cosmetic problems, including some serious chips and a snapped off scroll. Okay ... here's the general question; I will need to remove all strings, and bridge, to allow me to complete the repairs, clean, and restore the finish (I have a good deal of experience with finish work). so I would like some advice concerning the pitfalls of taking an old double bass this far down, and bring it back to playable condition.
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[Bobby King]

Among other things, you need to be aware that you'll need to reset the soundpost. This requires a certain amount of skill and some specialized tools.