Recent content by gbkaybass51

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    Double Bass Kay Bass Neck Repair

    Thats a lot easier than steam. If I only knew what he was playing to coax the neck off! I hope that never happens, but my bridge did fall once during a show. A very loud, surprising moment! Thanks for the video!
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    Double Bass Kay Bass Neck Repair

    Thank you very much, Ben! I think I'll try that. I hadn't considered access from the front. Hopefully I can get started on it tomorrow and I'll definately take some pictures. Thanks again! Gary
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    Double Bass Kay Bass Neck Repair

    Hey Gary, Thanks so much for all the information! I'll progress with the more involved steps as I need. Do you think it's worth while to try to inject some hot water into the joint using a large syringe of some sort to loosen the glue line? I really want to avoid removing the back, if at...
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    Double Bass Kay Bass Neck Repair

    Hey Gary, I tried to post some pictures, but never was successful. I'll try again. The button is fully intact no longer attached to the neck. It does seem like it would just slide right out. I fear part of the wood in the joint may have broken providing a kind of "stop" preventing the neck...
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    Double Bass Kay Bass Neck Repair

    Hey All, My 51 Kay recently took a little spill and the neck came loose in the joint. An estimate of repair was $800 and not an option for me at this time. I'm going to have to attempt the repair myself and have already received the hide glue for the job. I'm at the point of removing the...