Stupid drummer

[carlosolivera]

So at a jazz concert I was helping the drummer set up and he dropped a cymbal on my bass. It made a gouge about 1/2 and inch deep and 3/4 and in long. My bass has a flamed maple top and a mahogany back, and this damage is right where the maple and back join. What should I do to fix it? Thanks for any help in advance.

[202dy]

Originally Posted by carlosolivera

So at a jazz concert I was helping the drummer set up and he dropped a cymbal on my bass. It made a gouge about 1/2 and inch deep and 3/4 and in long. My bass has a flamed maple top and a mahogany back, and this damage is right where the maple and back join. What should I do to fix it? Thanks for any help in advance.

Welcome to the forum.

The answer is: It depends.

Some of the variables:

1. How is the gouge located on the seam?
2. Is there any wood missing? If so, is it mahogany, maple, or both?
3. What kind of finish is on the instrument?
4. What is the make and model of the bass?
5. Can you hire another drummer?

O.K. Forget five.

If you can provide a picture it will go along way to coming up with a good solution.

In general, finish damage can be drop filled, which is adding a finish or substitute to level the damage. If the wood is dented it may be able to restored to original height. If wood is missing it may need to have wood added to match. If budget is an issue then fillers may be employed.

[ToneRanger]

Or just leave it as-is and use it as an excuse to tell everyone how stupid drummers are.

There's a big ding in the headstock of my fretless, courtesy of the low ceiling fans in a seedy club we played. I just leave it there as a trophy. All part of the 'relic' process.

Anyway, give us some more info and/or pics and I'm sure you'll get some good tips.

[meev992]

Originally Posted by ToneRanger

Or just leave it as-is and use it as an excuse to tell everyone how stupid drummers are.

hahah my vote goes for here.

But I think you should ask for some sort of compensation, it's not like you jump on the drummers kit, or use a steel-toed boot on the kick drum. He goofed, and he should make some sort of restitution for it.

[PilbaraBass]

it's really your fault, you know...you should never leave your bass out of its case until the drummer is safely locked away in a closet

1/2" deep! that's COOL! welcome to the "my bass doesn't look perfect anymore" club!

[rfclef]

Originally Posted by carlosolivera

What should I do to fix it? Thanks for any help in advance.

Wrap both hands around the neck at about the 5th fret, and beat the drummer in the head until the gouge is no longer visible.

[kyral210]

Nothing worse than a new shiney bass. You go to audition or session with it all gleaming like new then they will think your a rooky! Go in with a battered old axe that plays great then you look like a seasoned pro!