Stand Up Bass
This was a challenge to take (literally) a box of wood that was once a late 40’s Czech standup bass that had been stored on an outdoor shelf for over 20 years, and try to make it playable. The
This was a challenge to take (literally) a box of wood that was once a late 40’s Czech standup bass that had been stored on an outdoor shelf for over 20 years, and try to make it playable.
The owner’s attitude was great, although this a sentimental project he likened it to working on a Yugo. “You could put a lot of work into a Yugo and still only have a Yugo, however you could put some work into it and have a car that drives.” The result was a pretty good Yugo, it not only played but played well. Here is the owner playing his bass.
Work Performed
This was a challenge to take (literally) a box of wood that was once a late 40’s Czech standup bass that had been stored on an outdoor shelf for over 20 years, and try to make it playable. The owner’s attitude was great, although this a sentimental project he likened it to working on a Yugo. “You could put a lot of work into a Yugo and still only have a Yugo, however you could put some work into it and have a car that drives.” The result was a pretty good Yugo, it not only played but played well. Here is the owner playing his bass.
Final Result
The completed Stand Up Bass project turned a worn or incomplete piece into something functional again, with the practical setup work and finish details handled as part of the same repair.
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