repairs/renovations

  1. WouldULikeSomeE

    How much is this mangled MTD actually worth?

    Was looking into MTD's shortscales, which sound fantastic, a usable low B at 30' is pretty impressive. While browsing I found this, it's been absolutely mangled, how much do you think it's worth in this condition, and would it even be possible to restore it back to it's active glory? Guys...
  2. G

    Tenson bass renovation

    my first review is on my Tenson bass witch i found used for only 300krowns (swedish value). tell me what you think and show me your projects ! cheers
  3. swagbotbilly

    Truss rod nut too big for headstock hole?

    Hi all, I got ahold of some cheap beat up basses I wanted to fix up for fun and give away as starter basses. Started with cleaning and truss adjustments, figured if I can't do that they're next to worthless After getting some rust off with WD-40 I noticed that while the nut isn't stripped at...
  4. Stealth57

    Suggestions for amp repairs in SF Bay Area?

    I have a 1970s Sunn Concert amp that hasn't been powered up in a couple of decades. It was suggested that I have a technician bring up the power using a variac to make sure the capacitors are still good or at least not fry anything too badly. I have tried to find a repair shop but have struck...
  5. Jaythegreen

    1984 Vox Venue 100 bass combo

    Hi guys, bit of a techie question here. I’m looking at picking up a Vox Venue 100 combo for a stupidly low price, according to the seller the amp powers on and works, but there is a strong background 'crackle', which gets louder/quieter depending what volume it's on. He’s not entirely sure if...
  6. H

    Double Bass Best double bass repair/renovation Washington DC??

    Can anyone give me your best recommendation for repairs in the Washington DC area to a neglected but fine quality instrument-- in other words, who would NSO members go to with an old instrument? If no one in DC, but rather NYC or Phil, etc., I'd be open to that as well. Thanks!