Recent content by LaFaveBass

American Standard #2725 New neck block and scroll graft done by Craig Martin of Burton City Basses in Michigan. A very mighty work horse.

She lives again! Will upload a sound example soon. It’s definitely looking like my future workhorse

I prefer my G string at about 6mm at the end of the board, then, depending on the scoop/shape of the board, closer to 8-10 mm on the E string. If you have a good bridge template that works with your board and aim for these measurements the D and A will follow suite. This is how my trusted...

She should be making noise by the end of the weekend!

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She’s not gonna have the removable neck unfortunately, but I certainly hear you guys (please keep the conversation going, some good virtual brain pickin). Things are already in motion and I am on a tight budget!! I actually traded two beat to hell Kays, C-1 and M-1, to the shop in return for...

No travel neck for this one but we are going with the 41 1/2”. I’m very excited for it all to come together! Will be posting all updates here till it has strings on it. Much of what influenced my decisions for this restoration came from browsing many of Mr Condinos threads for the last year...

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One more thing… I’m sort of “resto modding” it. so improved neck angle and over stand, taller bridge, and traditional mortise.

That last image was accidental and unrelated… Here’s the progress as of today

Hello, I acquired American Standard #2725 close to a year ago from the luthier who I apprentice under. I’m primarily a player, but am fortunate enough to have a day gig working in a shop that does mostly public school rental work. The bass belonged to someone who played it briefly until it was...

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Some more photos, does anyone know if it’s possible to patch damage on a gut string? They’re in great shape except for one spot of severe damage on the g string, in between where the bridge and the tailpiece. Could I re tie the knot above the damage and trim the string or would that be unwise...