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Well, I acquired this one the other day, we shall soon see about that "tap sound" lol...

Thanks Marcus, I'm enjoying the ride. I just about got the ol 'cello ready for some "after" shots. I'm fretting the new fingerboard, and then she'll be pretty much ready for setup.

And I have a serious case of envy....for the case!

Hmm I missed the end of the auctions, I would have been tempted by that one...

No, I don't think a warranty claim is viable here. The fact is that some previous impact occurred, evidenced by the original hairline crack mentioned by the OP. Your limb analogy can be used to show...

As a physics student and luthier, these were my thoughts exactly. Wood can fail one fiber at a time, and there is plenty of force on that area to snap a weakened neck without the need of impact. The...

Let me know if you need a different angle. The paintbrush is stuck through the pickguard support hole for reference of orientation.

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Sure thing, Ill go snap a few pics...

Very nice. I personally like the look of the unbound back.

Man I wish I had money to buy for keeps. I will own a mandobass someday, but its just not my time. I missed out on one (not Gibson) that went on the classifieds here for $200, and within driving...

I don't understand the need. Just wind the string around the post before sticking the string through the hole in the post. Takes very little time to string a mando this way, and eliminates the need...

Thanks for the heads up. I figured i would use my wood burner to transfer the heat. That should add a bit more control. I'm also considering wrapping each button in clay, serving two purposes. First,...

Safe to say Ill practice on the plain buttons first! Thanks for the info.

I guess the idea is that the "little man" must really have built something special to make a name and stay in business, whereas Gibson has built a name that they can rely on and enjoys the...

So I'm working on this old K2 that originally had handel tuners. The problem is that two of the mechanisms were removed by a previous owner, so I only have 6 buttons, posts, etc. left. The question I...

I think it may be that there are those who want a completely handcrafted instrument. As good as Gibson's may be (don't know one way or about their modern instruments, as I have never even held one),...

I wonder how many folks who have problems with the Golden Age tuners are installing them with the bushings they come with. I installed a set on an old L-1 and a set on an A2. Both sets are performing...

That may be. I think it had to do with the combination of rebuilt top and black finish, you know, like there was something to hide..sheraton brown would have allowed folks to see the matching grained...

This is my formula, and it's worked all but 3 times (out of over 100). I lost money once (because I took really bad pics with my phone), and broke even twice. For the most part I try double my money....

Thanks Mike.

John, I'm 25, going back to school after operating a custom woodworking business for 3 years, which involved lutherie for a time. I have been buying, restoring, and selling violins...

So Ive tried to skate around the resell subject here as to not violate forum rules. I hope this does not. This 'cello will not be a keeper, as much as I'd love to keep it, I'm in college and cant...

Yes, I personally like black. But shall we say, black finish seems to shorten the list of potential future owners. Lol

Ok sorry Jim for reading too much into that...

I am trying to decide what color to go back with. I feel like black would not be a great idea, and natural would only look good with age...I really...

Am I mistaken in sensing some sarcasm here? Anyway, if your still not convinced, thats OK with me. But I did take a few extra pics of the remaining black finish that Ill post when I get time to...

Yes, the Brazil scam was apparently specific to violins as most of the other guys just selling violins on ebay won't ship there either, some specifically stating it it the listing...