Hi, guys.. Ok, so I just got this 1964 Höfner 182 solidbody bass (project) on the workbench. I really am not sure what to do with it; the body is molested by a junkie probably in the 70's. It's cut down to a 'Ampeg Devil Bass-ish' shape. other than that, it just miss one original tuner. Action at 12th fret when strung up is a healthy 1,7cm... But, the electronics are OK, that is - one staple pup working and one just needs reconnecting inside (both coils are OK). I guess there will never be original value left at all, so if the neck can be adjusted I can just cut out a straight centre section and add body sides. And sell the complete electronics. Atually, the neck feels rather nice in my hands.
But after Googling away yet another breakfast, I still have not fond much info regarding what wood they used? Does any of you guys here know what they used?
Don't ask for pictures - it's actually the ugliest wreck I've ever seen!