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B&S 101/Weltklang/Sonora BBb question - bell brace
Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2016 1:24 pm
by TheGoyWonder
I got a Sonora BBb on a lowball automated bid. It's missing the brace from the upper bow to the bell. I think it'll be pretty much okay with this, some dent cable work, bad soldering cleanup, and cleaning/oiling. Looking for pictures that would help precisely place this brace - flat-on photo front and rear centered on this area would be perfect.
It looks like it's right where the top bow stops curving, but it would help to be sure.
Re: B&S 101/Weltklang/Sonora BBb question - bell brace
Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2016 10:22 pm
by Michael Bush
Re: B&S 101/Weltklang/Sonora BBb question - bell brace
Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2016 1:09 am
by Heavy_Metal
Re: B&S 101/Weltklang/Sonora BBb question - bell brace
Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2016 10:48 am
by TheGoyWonder
Perfect pics and yes that's my Sonora. Had lo-def pictures so it was a little risky...3rd valve tubing leak and leadpipe is kinda weird and floating (perfect height tho), but bell/outerbody is fine so it should be worth bringing to full strength.
Re: B&S 101/Weltklang/Sonora BBb question - bell brace
Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2016 2:46 pm
by toobagrowl
The bell brace is one thing. But I'd worry more about getting those bad/deep dents out of the
3rd and 4th valve tubing, as dents that deep WILL affect response/sound
