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Aussie Mark

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I'm caring for an orphaned single pup Greco bird
« on: December 03, 2015, 01:54:54 PM »
After buying a rare single pup Greco bird from this very forum a few years ago that was an absolutely marvellous bass, and then regretting selling it, I've been constantly pining for another ever since.  So yesterday I hit the BIN on a broken headstock example from a Japanese eBay seller, so in a week or so I'll get to find out if the break is an easy "glue and clamp" repair as the photos on ebay suggest.  I'll keep you posted.





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Re: I'm caring for an orphaned single pup Greco bird
« Reply #1 on: December 03, 2015, 02:05:35 PM »
That looks like a nice clean break. Easy fix!
Congrats!
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Re: I'm caring for an orphaned single pup Greco bird
« Reply #2 on: December 03, 2015, 02:26:00 PM »
Indeed!  Hope you got a good price on that one, it looks nice.
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Re: I'm caring for an orphaned single pup Greco bird
« Reply #3 on: December 03, 2015, 02:43:41 PM »
Quote from: Pilgrim on December 03, 2015, 02:26:00 PM
Indeed!  Hope you got a good price on that one, it looks nice.

The price was around half what I'd expect to pay for an intact example without a hard case, so I think I did ok.
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Re: I'm caring for an orphaned single pup Greco bird
« Reply #4 on: December 03, 2015, 03:26:24 PM »
Keepin' 'em crossed for ya... ;)
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Re: I'm caring for an orphaned single pup Greco bird
« Reply #5 on: December 03, 2015, 03:51:26 PM »
Quote from: Aussie Mark on December 03, 2015, 02:43:41 PM
The price was around half what I'd expect to pay for an intact example without a hard case, so I think I did ok.

You did.
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Re: I'm caring for an orphaned single pup Greco bird
« Reply #6 on: December 03, 2015, 07:08:59 PM »
Hoping for an easy fix for you!
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Re: I'm caring for an orphaned single pup Greco bird
« Reply #7 on: December 03, 2015, 08:28:15 PM »
Great looking bass

Are you going to do the repair?  That looks like a good candidate to cut your teeth on.  Looks like the finish touchup wouldn't be bad either...
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Re: I'm caring for an orphaned single pup Greco bird
« Reply #8 on: December 04, 2015, 06:20:38 AM »
Congrats, Mark!  Doesn't look too difficult.
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Re: I'm caring for an orphaned single pup Greco bird
« Reply #9 on: December 05, 2015, 06:08:58 PM »
Subscribed for after repair pictures ;)
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Re: I'm caring for an orphaned single pup Greco bird
« Reply #10 on: December 06, 2015, 07:50:11 PM »
Quote from: chromium on December 03, 2015, 08:28:15 PM
Are you going to do the repair?  That looks like a good candidate to cut your teeth on.  Looks like the finish touchup wouldn't be bad either...

Yes, this will be my DIY project.  And some minor finish repairs is also on the agenda.
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Re: I'm caring for an orphaned single pup Greco bird
« Reply #11 on: December 06, 2015, 07:50:43 PM »
Quote from: vates on December 05, 2015, 06:08:58 PM
Subscribed for after repair pictures ;)

I thought I'd do that, so thanks for the reminder.  Will do.
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Re: I'm caring for an orphaned single pup Greco bird
« Reply #12 on: December 08, 2015, 05:50:39 PM »

 You already know what an awesome bass it is! Congratulations, and give it some Aussie TLC! 
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Re: I'm caring for an orphaned single pup Greco bird
« Reply #13 on: December 09, 2015, 07:07:57 PM »
The tracking says it's out for delivery today - that's 3 days from Japan to my door!
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Re: I'm caring for an orphaned single pup Greco bird
« Reply #14 on: December 30, 2015, 01:54:46 PM »
Any updates?
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