Extension on a carved Eberle?

[Tyler_W]

Hey guys, first post in the Setup/Repair forum.

I own an older Eberle (fully carved). It seems to be a very well built instrument, outside of its crazy shiny finish (which I'll be getting rid of when I come back from school.

The question is for you luthier types: Is the fully carved Eberle solid enough to put an extension on it? I'd get another instrument, but this one has too much sentimental value to sell/give away.

Give me your $.02!

Thanks!

--Tyler

[PRUNEFACE]

Well I personally have no experience with either your bass AND I'm not a luthier but I find that when considering the price of a fingered extension (which is what I was assuming you want) it may not be "worth" it because it is almost more expensive (or more expensive in certain situations) than the bass itself. It may be a better idea to keep it as a beater and try saving up for an already-extended bass or try a bunch of basses with extensions, and if you feel that your bass is better than those other basses then maybe you should consider getting an extension.

[wayne holmes]

IMO, there is no reason why you can't install a C-extension on your Eberle- what are your concerns about doing it? All the Eberles that I have seen are made pretty strong including the neck and scroll. Have you or someone else given you a reason why you can't?

[Cody Sisk]

Originally Posted by wayne holmes

IMO, there is no reason why you can't install a C-extension on your Eberle- what are your concerns about doing it? All the Eberles that I have seen are made pretty strong including the neck and scroll. Have you or someone else given you a reason why you can't?

He's baaaack! Careful Wayne, you might fall back into the pit with the rest of us TB addicts..

[wayne holmes]

So that's where I am- I thought I typed in talkbabes ----- I didn't think Eberle was a girl name-but what do I know




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