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My son's bass has an issue with one tuner. I'm going to try to get a good high resolution close up of the machine but basically it slips and hence is very difficult to tune. The issue is not new but a big source of frustration. Takes too long to get it right. My feeling is this is due to the...

I don't believe that I ever posted these details for a version of "Jake's DB" stand. First, this was not my idea and this post does not recommend anything for your bass. Don't attempt making a stand unless you are a skilled woodworker. You likely need a table saw, band saw and router and can...

Hi, I was hoping someone may have some advice on this Kay (1949 by serial number). I'm attempting to repair this for someone who retired and needs to sell it. It was left for a long period in a poor environment and delaminated all over the place. I have the front off and the lamination issues...

I haven't asked a question in a while and I know this is somewhat off topic but I'm sure someone here has done many old Kay cellos. I've been slowly fixing school teaching instruments that are beyond hope for the repair cost - usually basses but this one is a 1947 Kay cello. That's new to me...

I returned the Kay school bass and immediately have another question. The next one is significantly better than most at the middle school. I think I can handle it but want to be careful. These are no budget (my pocket for anything required). It appears to be a 5/8 carved bass (~39...

I have another very broken school teaching bass (1960 Kay M-3 1/4 size) with another "new" problem for me and zero budget. It had a broken bass bar (now replaced), one chipped volute, various veneer problems and a broken neck heel. The neck seems to have been repaired twice already with...

Hi all, This is my first post here. Excuse me if this is the wrong place. A small amount of background before my question. I have been repairing some student basses free of charge for the local middle school. I'm a pretty experienced wood and metal worker but I had never touched ANY...