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Checker binding rot!
Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2017 1:37 pm
by rickfunk74
The checker binding on my '72 4001 is disintegrating and off gassing onto the finish. I bought new binding from Winfield Vintage and I have an estimate of $500 to remove and replace the old binding. This does not include repairing the finish on the bass after the binding is replaced. Is this reasonable? I wasn't prepared for this!
Re: Checker binding rot!
Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2017 1:53 pm
by jps
Re: Checker binding rot!
Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2017 12:28 am
by chefothefuture
Larry Davis has done wonders on three 70-71 4001's with binding rot.
On two of them, he managed to save the checkers and only replace the outer white/cream.
He just worked his magic on a 71 21 fretter and I can not be happier.
The big question will be, how much of "glu glo" is showing?
Then, how bad is the rot itself?
You will likely need a full body refinish, but again, Larry's work is phenomenal.
Lets see some pictures
Re: Checker binding rot!
Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2017 10:25 pm
by doctorwho
chefothefuture wrote:... Lets see some pictures
+1
Re: Checker binding rot!
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2017 8:19 pm
by simer4001
Larry's the guy.
Re: Checker binding rot!
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2017 4:38 pm
by Kopfjaeger
Or Paul W. I'd give them both a shout and see what their wait times and pricing was.
I'm guessing she is a Mapleglo??
Re: Checker binding rot!
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2017 4:45 pm
by jdogric12
Larry Davis is the man!
Re: Checker binding rot!
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2017 9:36 am
by teeder
jdogric12 wrote:Larry Davis is the man!
+1!
Re: Checker binding rot!
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2017 9:50 am
by bassduke49
teeder wrote:jdogric12 wrote:Larry Davis is the man!
+1!
+2
Re: Checker binding rot!
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2017 11:19 am
by squirebass
Definitely some drool-worthy basses and guitars on Larry's website, showing some of the beauties he's refinished.
Joel, I'd love to see some pics, both before and after, if you can get them loaded.