1956 Fender Precision Bass – Restoration

I get so excited every time a great restoration project comes my way, especially of the vintage Fender variety. So, imagine my delight in this one: a 1956 Fender Precision Bass, in need of a complete refinish. As was the case with the Fender Jazz Bass in an earlier post, the condition and sad state [...]

1971 Fender Jazz Bass – Lake Placid Blue (finally!)

Well, this one’s been a long time coming, but it’s finally finished. I’ve been sharing the re-finishing process with you, but this baby wasn’t ready until the wiring harness was restored, as well. The pickups and two of the pots were original, but the tone pot had been replaced, sometime in the 80′s. Whoever performed [...]

Wow! I’m a columnist.

What lurks inside the pages of Christian Musician Magazine? From this issue forward… Its my new column: “Ask Joe” I’m so proud to be a part of this informative magazine. I have been a subscriber for years and it is full of helpful information for all  facets of the musician’s challenges, as well as great [...]

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    Having your instrument serviced by someone other than an Authorized Service Center could void your warranty, even if the job is non-warranty-related. Always make sure that you are using an authorized repair center, especially if you are the original owner. I have been getting a few cases where the owner had previously taken their instrument to be repaired, at the store at which they purchased it, only to find that they were not authorized, after work had already been done and voided the warranty. Click on my "WARRANTY" tab at the top of this page to see which companies I represent.
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