Recent content by msmartt

I will do the work myself with the exception of varnishing. I have a violin maker that will assist in the varnishing after I prep the wood to his specifications.

I picked up this project bass some time ago and looking for some information. I am a sucker for the hatpeg tuners. The label states Karl Knilling Bohemian Stradivarius model 17xx. As you can see, all the wood is there just needs many cracks glued and cleated, set up, and revarnishing. So the...

Another picture. Thanks for the advice all!

After days of practice on scrap Wood, finally getting started. Took KungfuSheriffds advice going only half way through the peg box Michael

As a bassist playing in 5ths for Years, this is an interesting concept. What are the benefits in tuning in 4ths? Is the more common with Arco? Michael

Think I will pass. I am not interested in a mis branded instrument. Kinda have a problem with the concept.

So I am at the point of drilling holes and debating the following decision. Do I drill all the way through and expose the peg ends or half the way through for a cleaner look? The bass is a new carved bass. What are you guys thoughts?

Thanks 1st Bass for the link!!

So I am hearing a Chinese copy and no buy. Thanks all for the assistance!! Michael

Here is one of the back.

Here is the picture. Again, clover keys are hideous replacements. What year do you guys think?

Not sure. Definitely in the last years made. 2013 -2016

I have an opportunity to pick up hollow body Les Paul bass sunburst for $300. Neck is supposed to be straight and pictures show the bass in exc. Condition. Only downfall is tuners have been replaced. What are your thoughts? Buy or Pass? What we're the original Tuners? Hipshot? Michael.

1st Bass. Anyway you could post a link to the video you suggest. Thanks.

I have purchased a new set of Rubner Hat Peg tuners for a carved bass I own. The tuners have a slight taper on the pegs. Does any know the proper reamer to fit these Pegs? If anyone has a reamer for sale to fit these Pegs, I am willing to purchase. Any tips on installation methods is also...