When I got home from work yesterday, I had received the first of 2 boxes of tools that I ordered for instrument repair. Some of the things I ordered were not in stock so I have to wait a little longer for those.
The first box contained:
Bench Rest
Precision Straight Edge
String Action Gauge
8 Under String Radius Gauges
2 Dual Edge Nut Files
3 Piece Mirror
Digital Caliper
Nut Blanks
Bridge Pin Puller
Hide Glue
Preservation Polish
Here is a picture of my almost finished workbench. It’s usable now, but needs the top attached, and some sanding.
These new items, combined with what I already have will let me get started. I hope I don’t have to wait long for the other box.
A friend gave me his electric bass to work on. It is in decent shape and only needs some standard stuff so I feel pretty confident in jumping in with this one.
I cleaned off the dirt and grime from the body neck and the hardware last night. It needs some new tuners, that I already have, and a basic setup. The action is way too low on this bass. The neck is straight so I’m hoping I can take care of everything by adjusting the saddle and the neck. If I have to I’ll make a new nut for it, it may have to wait until the 2nd box of tools arrives.
The first box contained:
Bench Rest
Precision Straight Edge
String Action Gauge
8 Under String Radius Gauges
2 Dual Edge Nut Files
3 Piece Mirror
Digital Caliper
Nut Blanks
Bridge Pin Puller
Hide Glue
Preservation Polish
Here is a picture of my almost finished workbench. It’s usable now, but needs the top attached, and some sanding.
These new items, combined with what I already have will let me get started. I hope I don’t have to wait long for the other box.
A friend gave me his electric bass to work on. It is in decent shape and only needs some standard stuff so I feel pretty confident in jumping in with this one.
I cleaned off the dirt and grime from the body neck and the hardware last night. It needs some new tuners, that I already have, and a basic setup. The action is way too low on this bass. The neck is straight so I’m hoping I can take care of everything by adjusting the saddle and the neck. If I have to I’ll make a new nut for it, it may have to wait until the 2nd box of tools arrives.
New Tools and First Project