Juzek restore project

kscbass · #1 07-20-2010, 10:26 PM

Just got this Juzek plywood bass body someone was giving it away. It's in a very deteriorated condition. I was originally hoping it was carved but after seeing some of the laminates separating I realized it was a plywood. My plan is to figure how much putting this back in shape is gonna cost and then see if I'll go ahead with the project. If it's worthwhile rescuing I would do it by stages because I don't have any money now. I'm guessing the repairs are going to run me at least $2000, this including a neck, fingerboard, bridge, tailpiece, soundpost, etc.

PICS:
http://s120.photobucket.com/albums/o...LYWOOD%20BASS/

I know it looks terrible..

I've been cleaning it up and trying to take off the mildew.
Any suggestions are welcomed.

james condino · #2 07-20-2010, 10:54 PM

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JJDMusic · #3 07-21-2010, 05:00 PM

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I know it looks terrible..

I've been cleaning it up and trying to take off the mildew.
Any suggestions are welcomed.

Don't wear socks with sandals!

Just kidding...I think this is going to run more than $2000 to fix. I would guess more like $4000. You have open seams and loose blocks, you may have some bass bar issues as well. Even if this thing sounds great I doubt it would be worth more than $5,000 tops. My suggestion is to sell this "as is" to someone with the time and funds to repair it.

kscbass · #4 07-21-2010, 06:16 PM

I'm too lazy to wear shoes or to take off my socks to wear sandals.

I'll have to figure what to do in a month or so since I really don't have the space to keep it (unless it was usable).