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Title: I'm caring for an orphaned single pup Greco bird
Post by: Aussie Mark 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.

(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTA2M1gxNjAw/z/ZYMAAOSwf-VWWHLu/$_57.JPG)

(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTA2M1gxNjAw/z/b5gAAOSwp5JWWHMN/$_57.JPG)

(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTA2M1gxNjAw/z/azQAAOSwf-VWWHMY/$_57.JPG)
Title: Re: I'm caring for an orphaned single pup Greco bird
Post by: Basvarken on December 03, 2015, 02:05:35 PM: That looks like a nice clean break. Easy fix!
Congrats!
Title: Re: I'm caring for an orphaned single pup Greco bird
Post by: Pilgrim on December 03, 2015, 02:26:00 PM: Indeed! Hope you got a good price on that one, it looks nice.
Title: Re: I'm caring for an orphaned single pup Greco bird
Post by: Aussie Mark 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.
Title: Re: I'm caring for an orphaned single pup Greco bird
Post by: Highlander on December 03, 2015, 03:26:24 PM: Keepin' 'em crossed for ya... ;)
Title: Re: I'm caring for an orphaned single pup Greco bird
Post by: veebass 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.
Title: Re: I'm caring for an orphaned single pup Greco bird
Post by: Nocturnal on December 03, 2015, 07:08:59 PM: Hoping for an easy fix for you!
Title: Re: I'm caring for an orphaned single pup Greco bird
Post by: chromium 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...
Title: Re: I'm caring for an orphaned single pup Greco bird
Post by: dadagoboi on December 04, 2015, 06:20:38 AM: Congrats, Mark! Doesn't look too difficult.
Title: Re: I'm caring for an orphaned single pup Greco bird
Post by: vates on December 05, 2015, 06:08:58 PM: Subscribed for after repair pictures ;)
Title: Re: I'm caring for an orphaned single pup Greco bird
Post by: Aussie Mark 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.
Title: Re: I'm caring for an orphaned single pup Greco bird
Post by: Aussie Mark 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.
Title: Re: I'm caring for an orphaned single pup Greco bird
Post by: TBird1958 on December 08, 2015, 05:50:39 PM: You already know what an awesome bass it is! Congratulations, and give it some Aussie TLC!
Title: Re: I'm caring for an orphaned single pup Greco bird
Post by: Aussie Mark 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!
Title: Re: I'm caring for an orphaned single pup Greco bird
Post by: planetgaffnet on December 30, 2015, 01:54:46 PM: Any updates?
Title: Re: I'm caring for an orphaned single pup Greco bird
Post by: Aussie Mark on January 05, 2016, 05:56:15 PM: Quote from: planetgaffnet on December 30, 2015, 01:54:46 PM
Any updates?

It arrived within 3 days as expected - amazing service via EMS.

I've been interstate with the family for a couple of weeks so am planning to get moving on this project sometime in the next week or so. Some more photos of the damage, nothing too scary ....

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a57/mdeayton/Bass%20gear/Greco%20TBII%20repair%20and%20refurb/IMG_03031_zpsfygiivzw.jpg)

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a57/mdeayton/Bass%20gear/Greco%20TBII%20repair%20and%20refurb/IMG_03021_zps4fv3aaiw.jpg)

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a57/mdeayton/Bass%20gear/Greco%20TBII%20repair%20and%20refurb/IMG_03011_zpsoog8l4xo.jpg)

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a57/mdeayton/Bass%20gear/Greco%20TBII%20repair%20and%20refurb/IMG_03001_zpscjvst9ao.jpg)

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a57/mdeayton/Bass%20gear/Greco%20TBII%20repair%20and%20refurb/IMG_03041_zpsrwb6zupv.jpg)
Title: Re: I'm caring for an orphaned single pup Greco bird
Post by: Dave W on January 05, 2016, 07:24:02 PM: As breaks go, that doesn't look too bad.
Title: Re: I'm caring for an orphaned single pup Greco bird
Post by: vates on January 06, 2016, 02:35:09 AM: That should be a great project!
Title: Re: I'm caring for an orphaned single pup Greco bird
Post by: veebass on January 06, 2016, 02:56:15 AM: Mark, am I imagining it or is your pickup closer to the neck than mine? Maybe it's just the middle pick guard screws position?
Here's mine- it has an E77 serial #.

(http://i68.tinypic.com/2dgl6df.jpg) (http://i66.tinypic.com/2vhvss4.jpg)
Title: Re: I'm caring for an orphaned single pup Greco bird
Post by: Aussie Mark on January 06, 2016, 02:47:30 PM: ^^^
Russ, yes, it does look closer based on the photos.

My previous single pup Grecobird (bought from this forum, and now owned by Bloodmason) had the pickup in a slightly different location as well, so maybe they routed them randomly LOL ...

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a57/mdeayton/Bass%20gear/IMG00917-20120311-1532.jpg)
Title: Re: I'm caring for an orphaned single pup Greco bird
Post by: veebass on January 06, 2016, 03:45:49 PM: Thanks, Mark. All three of them look different.