Best Way To Get Replacement Ends

[Bob Tedrow]

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Since we are on the subject of replacing broken ends, here one of two ends that I completely replaced/rebuilt. I came up with a clever way to index the old and new tops so that the darn buttons line up.

 

Bob

[Marien]

For new -solid- concertina ends a bookmarked set of backs for spanish lute is enough to cut ends of the appropriate size.

 

The wood looks like madagascar rose wood, or is it mahogany? I am not sure from the pictures, a sample would be needed to check that.

 

For repairing it is the question whether it needs veneer or solid wood.

 

If you find a wood supplier in your region, take the instrument with you.

I'ld try to get wood from old stock in a matching colour.

 

Marien