I'm caring for an orphaned single pup Greco bird

[Aussie Mark]

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.

[Basvarken]

That looks like a nice clean break. Easy fix!
Congrats!

[Pilgrim]

Indeed!  Hope you got a good price on that one, it looks nice.

[Aussie Mark]

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.

[Highlander]

Keepin' 'em crossed for ya...

[veebass]

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.

[Nocturnal]

Hoping for an easy fix for you!

[chromium]

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...

[dadagoboi]

Congrats, Mark!  Doesn't look too difficult.

[vates]

Subscribed for after repair pictures

[Aussie Mark]

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.

[Aussie Mark]

Subscribed for after repair pictures

I thought I'd do that, so thanks for the reminder.  Will do.

[TBird1958]

You already know what an awesome bass it is! Congratulations, and give it some Aussie TLC! 

[Aussie Mark]

The tracking says it's out for delivery today - that's 3 days from Japan to my door!

[planetgaffnet]

Any updates?