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Joseph F. Ricker 1912
This Joseph F. Ricker double bass had been stored in an unheated cabin for 25 years in northern Michigan. I regret having to strip and varnish this bass, however, the original varnish was flaking and peeling off of the instrument. I think the results were worth the loss of the original varnish, evidenced by the stunning wood grain pattern on the back.
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(17 photos)

Joseph Ricker top before varnish

Joseph Ricker back before varnish

Joseph Ricker scroll graft

Joseph Ricker scroll graft

Joseph Ricker setting neck

Joseph Ricker back
Repairing back center seam

Joseph Ricker back before

Joseph Ricker back after

Joseph Ricker top before

Joseph Ricker top plate after

Joseph Ricker soundpost patch before

Joseph Ricker soundpost patch after

Joseph Ricker finished

Joseph Ricker stunning back finished

Joseph Ricker back complete

Joseph Ricker side completed

Joseph Ricker label
Handwritten label found inside Joseph F. Ricker 1912 bass.
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