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  1. O

    MIJ “lawsuit era” Jazz Bass – help identifying sealed 4-screw tuners

    Hi all, I recently picked up a made-in-Japan lawsuit-era Jazz Bass and I’m trying to identify the tuners or find a true drop-in donor/replacement. The tuners are sealed style, not vintage cloverleafs. Details below: Rectangular baseplate with 4 mounting screws Screw spacing...
  2. poochiecheeks

    Restoring a neglected and abused Yamaha BX-1

    In this thread I would like to document my attempt to restore this 1980 something Yamaha BX-1 bass. Of all the wooden non steinberger 80s headless basses I always thought these were the coolest. I found this bass on reverb and I believe I can bring it back to life, as it would be perfect for the...
  3. HuxLux

    Restoration help – Ampeg 810

    Looking for some advice on whether I should purchase this Ampeg SVT 810 AV as a doer-upper. Would I be able to get all the stuff off the grill using some method/s? If not, I’m thinking of covering over the old grill with a speaker fabric. Are these 2007 (?) Chinese 810’s any good? Are these...
  4. what the pluck

    Double Bass The Bass - Short Doco

    Hey all A guy - Alex Sideratos - wanted to make a documentary on the restoration on my old French bass by Mathew Tucker in Australia. Enjoy!
  5. DodgeSpiritRT

    Peavey T40 resto question

    Guys, Some time ago, I started to put "build" (or "re-build" - if you will) a natural wood bodied Peavey T40 - from parts bought on Ebay. I've cleaned up the body with a 3M pad and lighter fluid. Now am wondering about my next steps which leads to these questions. #1, Was there a protective...
  6. OnTheDownLow

    Do you remember this Heavily Modded '66 Jazz Bass?

    This heavily modded '66 Jazz bass was the butt end of a joke for awhile. However, I was browsing Reverb recently and happened to stumble upon this. VINTAGE 1966 FENDER JAZZ BASS - REWORK/REFIN BODY - BOUND DOT NECK - WATCH VIDEO | Reverb This guy took that bass and completely restored it. It...
  7. crack-boom

    Gibson Grabber Case?

    Just bought a 71 Gibson Grabber (see my other thread for pics) and it came in the pictured case. I'm just wondering if the case is original and worth saving?
  8. B

    Old Warwick restoring - Polish or dull the finish?

    I just got a 2002 streamer LX, in a stunning "honey burst" with figured maple. I love it so far, and it's been a huge clean-up job. Those bronze frets were green... After waxing the bass, I can see cloudy/milky patches. Where the poly finish is dulled and hazy. It doesn't look great imo. The...
    • Barib
    • Thread
    • polishing restoration sanding streamer lx warwick
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  9. Camarillo

    Paint furrows restorarion

    Hi everybody, I hope this is the right discussion... I recently acquired and old warrior: 1984 Ibanez MC 924. This old warrior has a lot of scars and dents, but I don't care about them. I like them on old instruments. What I don't like, and I would like to get rid of is those long paint furrows...
  10. N

    A *BUYER BEWARE* review of the HOBO DEPOT and Johnny Long

    I have been meaning to post this review for a while, but since the issues I've had working with this repair shop are so vast and numerous, I haven't gotten the time to sit down until now. A little backstory. I bought an old Riverhead Phantom Bass from a local pawn and needed a total...
  11. A

    Rewiring 90's Ibanez MIK EX series 5 string

    Hello TB, this is my first post here. I am in the process of rewiring a bass for my dad which he acquired from a pawn shop. The previous owner angrily ripped the wiring from their standard configuration, so I am tasked with figuring out how they were originally intended to be soldered. I can't...
  12. N

    Riverhead Phantom Bass RESTORATION PROJECT follow-along!

    Hey everyone. I've posted here a few times after having acquired an old Riverhead Phantom Bass. The purpose of this acquisition is for an 80s cover band that will be starting up. I was lucky enough to get the bass for only $150, down from a $500 asking price at the pawn shop. The reason for...
    • neutralomen
    • Thread
    • 1980s 80s audere custom bass hobo depot phantom refinish restoration riverhead
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  13. T

    Gibson SB-450: Restoration Advice

    Hey folks I recently acquired a refin'd Gibson SB-450 from the early 70s. The bass needs a bit of work and I was wondering if some of you could give me the specs for some of the missing parts? I'm not looking for original vintage parts, just something that has the same dimensions and looks...
  14. Peter Wagstaff

    Old Ampeg Cabinet Identification

    I find myself with a little spending money, and I've been amp-less for some time now. I've been back and forth considering a small, efficient combo or just getting a cabinet and finding an amp that compliments it. I always feel like I miss out on some great deals when I find a listing that I'm...
  15. Claymore

    Slipping vintage tuners...

    Can't seem to find a solution to this problem. Tightening the screw doesn't help. I have two 70s-era basses and by no small coincidence, those are the only instruments I have that don't hold their tuning for very long. I would like to keep the original tuners if you know a hack to keep them from...
  16. Claymore

    Is this fixable?...

    I bought a frankenbass ('85 Peavey Foundation body w/ '78 T-40 neck.) The original neck was included in the deal but as explained by the seller, is split and needs work. I'm happy with keeping the T-40 neck on there permanently but I thought this would be a good opportunity to attempt neck...
    • Claymore
    • Thread
    • foundation neck peavey project repair restoration split t40 wood
    • Replies: 36
    • Forum: Luthier's Corner
  17. pataspeladas

    Carvin deluxe questions

    hi! im from chile, hopping you get safe form the virus heres my question im abot to buy a carvin deluxe bass anyone know where i can find the specification and if its worth to buy and make him a restoration? i wonder if anyone have the experience with this tipe of basses and the sound i should...
  18. P

    Trying to restore a factory-forsaken bass with no shop...

    Hello everybody! I'm just starting my foray into the world of lutherie. I decided to buy a bass from an online "Factory Buyout Clearance Sale" from guitarfetish.com. This is a Chinese P bass (Elioth Revolution, not much info online) with what I think is an active/passive preamp and a 3-band EQ...
    • PlayItAway
    • Thread
    • knobs pbass restoration stripped stuck truss rod truss rod nut truss rod types
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: Luthier's Corner
  19. Fleabutworse

    Restoring an Ibanez SDGR 5 String to its former glory... and I don’t really know what I’m doing

    So I bought a 5 string that someone was selling for parts. It’s missing pots, a preamp, a battery case cover, a backing plate, and a jack output. It has some minor damage, mostly cosmetic and what is damaged can be fixed. Just looking for advice on where to find good pots, a preamp, and a jack...
  20. Dexterzol

    NBD - My hand-restored Fretless P-Bass

    Hey. So my last few threads have been somewhat.... controversial, and to counteract some of the negativity I thought I'd show TB something I've been working on - an icebreaker if you will. It's a fretless P-bass, of unknown origin. My dad got this as a teenager, and modded it when I was a kid...
    • Dexterzol
    • Thread
    • carved body fretless fretless bass fretless precision natural finish p bass precision bass restoration unique vintage
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  21. TrendSpotter

    Double Bass Trash or treasure?

    Estate sale - 1947 Kay M1. Been in the same family for at least 50 years but hasn't been played in nearly that long. Strings look original. No cracks but lots of chips and nicks from being banged into. Looks like there was tape or ?? to mark the fingerboard. They are asking 1200 $. What...
  22. lswschmidt

    Kay KB24 Truss-rod Cover

    Not sure if I've posted this in the right place, but I'm looking for a picture (w/measurements) of a truss-rod cover from a 60s Kay KB24. I've recently acquired a battered KB24, and am attempting to breathe some new life into it. I thought it'd be a nice touch to replicate the truss-rod cover...
  23. bassingeorge

    1st gen G&L Tribute L-2500 RESTORATION!

    Hello fellow TB'ers. Been a talkbass member for years now, been active in an on/off way for a while, until (hopefully) now. My idea is to restore my super gigged, thrashed 1st gen G&L Tribute L-2500 5 string bass to former, stock, glory! This bass was taken down about 5 years ago, with the...
  24. Marshs211

    Restoration Project - Squier Vista Musicmaster Bass

    Thought I’d share this with you all. I found this bass hanging in the “bargain basement” of my local music store with a price tag of $50. I saw it had a bad spray paint makeover, but was still interested. So I start looking at it, and notice the bass at one point was pink, which got me even...
    • Marshs211
    • Thread
    • luthier musicmaster bass mustang bass restoration squier strip finish
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  25. wongahcheng

    NBD: 1980 Fender Precision Special, and what to restore?

    Hi! Recently acquired my oldest bass to date from 1980 (previously it was my 2000 Thunderbird) in, I would say, not at its best condition? But I just couldn't pass it for the price the seller was asking for. Looked up some information on it since I never heard of this model, turned out that it's...
  26. Mike Atkins

    Looking for info

    Hey Y'all! I'm new here, so I hope I am in the right forum spot. I recently acquired a 1966(?) Yamaha SB2 in a trade. This thing has seen some weirdness. It looks to have been painted (poorly) at some point in its life, and someone put wall paper on it at some point. I'd like to semi restore it...
  27. J

    Dolphin Reversion Project

    I do like reading about other people and their self made or repair projects. About a year ago, I purchased a 1991 Warwick Dolphin. Anyone that knows me knows that I am a bit of a Warwick fenatic. It is my second Dolphin. The other I have is a 1992 after they switched to gold hardware but with...
  28. 1945 Hand-Carved Tiger Maple Bass (Made in Cleveland, OH)
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    For sale 1945 Hand-Carved Tiger Maple Bass (Made in Cleveland, OH)

    There is quite a bit of mystery surrounding this one. I picked it up in Plymouth, MA from a shop that had pieced this beautiful hand-carved bass back together after years of neglect. Legend has it, it was involved in some sort of flood (see stains on bottom/back) but had held together since the...
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  29. C

    SOLD 1945 Hand-Carved Tiger Maple Bass (Made in Cleveland, OH)

    There is quite a bit of mystery surrounding this one. I picked it up in Plymouth, MA from a shop that had pieced this beautiful hand-carved bass back together after years of neglect. Legend has it, it was involved in some sort of flood (see stains on bottom/back) but had held together since the...
  30. RobTheRiot

    NBD - 1960’s Harmony H22 - A project begins...

    I regularly keep my eyes on the marketplace sights, just to see if there are any deals. Altho I don’t have any needs, I’ve been wanting a Hollowbody again, so when this bass popped up for a price where I’d get change from 3 $20 bills, I was intrigued. Tried to do some quick research, the...
    • RobTheRiot
    • Thread
    • 1960’s bargain h22 harmony hollowbody nbd project restoration
    • Replies: 28
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  31. deadinameadow

    Restoring 2x15

    I am looking into 2 Eminence speakers to throw into this beast because 1 is blown and the other rattles or something. There is an ugly looking tear in the grill cloth and I have no idea how to fix this lol. Where do I find replacement grill cloth? I'm considering a black and red woven cloth if I...
  32. flowmastergfunk

    Peavey 1810 / 1820 and the formation of my restoration frustration

    Cue Alice in Chains "Love, hate, love". Stupid box. Stupid nostalgia. For the last 3 years I have been battling TWO of these darn cabs in hopes to have at least one of them be gigable. Silly notion. On this day, I finally have one that is stained and finished, rewired, and laced with all new...
  33. P

    Kramer restoration

    Hi all I’m currently having my Kramer restored but it’s missing it’s aluminium back plate I can get one made but thought I’d throw it out there just in case anyone had a spare one knocking around lol
  34. subtlestew

    NBD! (Well, restoration of an old bass...'90s Peavey Forum Content)

    So, even though I already made a thread about this bass here, I thought I'd make a clean-and-pretty NBD thread. This way, if you just want to enjoy photos of my new toy, you can start here and see them in the first post. If you want the history, what she looked like before the make-over, and the...
  35. Steven Ayres

    Double Bass Repair and restoration of lacquer finishes — Kay, other old plywood

    I'd like to get some advice from the pros on how to repair and restore nitro lacquer finishes on a Kay or other American plywood bass, 1930s to '50s. These finishes are easily scratched and are often pretty beat by now. Some only need spot repair, sometimes it's better to do full panels. Some...
  36. Cnivek61

    Restoration Project: Peavey 1516 Enclosure

    I am considering a restoration / rebuild project on an older Peavey 1516 cab; 400W, 4 ohm, 600 Hz crossover. Both 8" speakers are torn and the original wiring config (Normal/Full Range; Bi-Amp) was replaced with a single 1/4" jack. My goal is to restore the original wiring configuration and...
  37. 70spbase

    ampeg V4 restoration

    So I picked this one up on Craigslist Las Vegas a few months ago with original speakers. Only issues were the grille and tolex were replaced with carpet and a Fender style grille. I found some good tolex online at a place called Houzz. The Fliptops stuff is standard usually but this other style...
  38. F

    Opinions on a finish restoration, 1964 Precision

    So, I have a late 1964 (refinished, poorly) Candy Apple Red Precision Bass which I was planning on restoring back to what I thought should be a correct, mid-60's sunburst nitro with tort guard. Everything else about the bass, and I mean everything, is 100% correct... that includes all original...
    • Frederick34
    • Thread
    • 1964 finish opinions precision bass restoration
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  39. RobTheRiot

    NBD (kind of...) - Rescued from “Flames of Hell”

    So this NBD has been a number of months in the making, but thanks to @johnnyCreep giving me the proper replacement pickguard for basically free (thank you again!!), I can finally show off a finished bass!! I’ve loved older Ibanezes, early 80’s and older, for years now, going back to when I...
    • RobTheRiot
    • Thread
    • ibanez ibanez blazer precision bass restoration
    • Replies: 60
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  40. Larry West

    Double Bass Epiphone B5s. Is it worth restoring?

    Serial number 917 Neck broken off and repaired poorly. Some cracks in finish. Needs strings. It was given to me by someone that was told it couldn’t be repaired.
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