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03 Nov 00 - 06:37 AM (#333398) Subject: Cosmetic surgery for instruments From: Mikey joe Hi folks I am hoping to buy a bouzouki soon. I've been to look at it and really like the sound of it. It has the usual scratches and knocks, nothing major just surface stuff. Varnish worn etc. How can I repair this? Can I do it myself? Do I just sand down and revarnish? or is this sacrilige? It is a solid top instrument. All help very much appreciated. Mj |
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03 Nov 00 - 06:54 AM (#333406) Subject: RE: Help: Cosmetic surgery for instruments From: Jock Morris Think the biggest question is what type of varnish to use. Seem to remember a thread on violin repair a few months back that went into this in soime depth. Different varnishes can effect the tonal quality. Scott |
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03 Nov 00 - 07:08 AM (#333410) Subject: RE: Help: Cosmetic surgery for instruments From: Midchuck Permit me a highly personal opinion. (Do you ever get anything else here?) Get expert advice on whether any of the wear or damage the instrument shows has a significant negative effect on tone, playability, or stability of the instrument. Any that does, get fixed professionally. Any that does not, leave the f*** alone! Refinishing will harm the tone more likely than improve it. And the instrument's battle scars are badges of honor, it should be allowed to keep them. Peter. |
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03 Nov 00 - 07:21 AM (#333413) Subject: RE: Help: Cosmetic surgery for instruments From: Mikey joe There is no serious damage to the instrument. As I said just a few scratchs etc. I just want to tidy it up a bit. I don't want to change the look of the instrument. |
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03 Nov 00 - 07:45 AM (#333427) Subject: RE: Help: Cosmetic surgery for instruments From: bigchuck The general rule is DON'T refinish a quality instrument. |
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03 Nov 00 - 07:51 AM (#333431) Subject: RE: Help: Cosmetic surgery for instruments From: Mikey joe ok problem solved. Cheers Mj |
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03 Nov 00 - 08:55 AM (#333457) Subject: RE: Help: Cosmetic surgery for instruments From: Lonesome Gillette Here is a link to a excellent website forum of luthiers, they talk about instrument making/repair IN-DEPTH, and welcome non-Luthier's questions, they also have loads of links and info.
http://www.mimf.com |