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alfiedog - Posted - 06/06/2013: 07:10:52
Hi folks. Just a few snaps of an old cello i have been given. It's in a really bad state, the top is separating from the body in places, it has really bad scratches all over it, and it had 10 old cigarette butts rattling around in the body. I plan on converting it to a mini bass (not for me i am gonna try and get my wife to learn, theres nothing more sexy then a female bass player) I was suprised that the sound post is still in place (thank heavens for small mercy's) I am gonna sand, fill and prime it, repair the top paint it red, and black and fit a pickup. Watch this space for news.
Edited by - Pjotor on 06/06/2013 12:22:34
![]() Old really battered cello for mini bass conversion | ![]() Old battered cello for mini bass conversion |
maneckep - Posted - 06/06/2013: 07:37:37
Personally, I love that old battered scratched up look just as it is!!!! Good luck with conversion.
beegee - Posted - 06/06/2013: 07:46:49
You'll need a long end peg unless your wife plays sitting down.
Marv - Posted - 06/06/2013: 08:00:26
quote:
Originally posted by beegee
You'll need a long end peg unless your wife plays sitting down.
or she's really short.
Culloden - Posted - 06/06/2013: 08:06:51
I remember a lady who used to play a cello as a bass. She used a strap and held it just like a guitar.
5stringpicker2 - Posted - 06/06/2013: 09:34:06
She's got a lot of character already built in. If she were mine, I'd repair, clean her up, clear coat and play the heck out of her!
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Jethro Aberdeen - Posted - 06/06/2013: 10:49:53
Looking forward to this thread with much interest. Can't wait to see the end result. Great idea!
kevin
Fathand - Posted - 06/06/2013: 12:16:23
Except a female banjo player.
quote:
Originally posted by alfiedogtheres nothing more sexy then a female bass player)
Bill Rogers - Posted - 06/06/2013: 12:40:35
For the precursor to this thread, see: banjohangout.org/topic/264145/#3339916
mike gregory - Posted - 06/07/2013: 04:56:27
A long piece of stiff wire with some chewing gum on the end will help remove the cigarette butts.
alfiedog - Posted - 06/07/2013: 15:56:08
Started work on her today. I managed to shake the cigarette butt's out of the F hole's, but it took about 30 minutes ! Sanded her down with a mouse sander, and filled a couple of major dints with plastic filler, then pva glued and sash clamped the body. I have not told the wife my plan's yet, but she seems curious. :-)
beaudog - Posted - 06/09/2013: 11:21:16
I though you were talking about the wife!!! (don't let her read this, she'll kill me).
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