1925 TB-3 BB

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From picknman on 10/17/2013 10:45:12 AM

I purchased an excellent condition 1925 Tb-3 a few months ago and hope to eventually do a conversion to five string.I am wondering if the conversion will require a different flange plate, since the five string neck would be be too wide for the tenor neck gap. I will not be doing the work myself but I would like to have an idea of what I will up, against so to speak. Thanks for any advice.

Doug J.

5 Comments
	Fathand says: 10/17/2013 11:05:16 AM The new neck heel can be carved to the same dimensions as the TB Neck if required.
	Dave1climber says: 10/17/2013 11:22:29 AM I am in the process of doing the same, as Rick says the lower part of the heel will be the same as original, and the fret board will be as wide as you like.
	BBKing26 says: 10/18/2013 8:43:27 AM The conversion should not require any modifications to the flange plate. You will probably need to enlarge the opening in the resonator slightly. If you need tips on carving the heel profile, I am happy to help.
	BBKing26 says: 10/18/2013 10:38:44 AM The conversion should not require any modifications to the flange plate. You will probably need to enlarge the opening in the resonator slightly. If you need tips on carving the heel profile, I am happy to help.
picknman says: 10/18/2013 4:59:11 PM Thanks very much for all the information. This conversion might be a lot easier than I thought. I am happy to be amember of the BB owners group.
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