Laminated basses often get damaged edges particularly on the sides and lower bout



This bass has inlaid purfling so the damage stops at the purfling line.



A well fitted veneer can hide the damaged edges quite well.

I need to clean the chips out along a grain line and find somewhere to stop. I use a chisel to make a nice flat surface.



I'll use any wood that is similar in colour, unless I'm restoring a Testore.



Line up the grain of the patching piece.



I make sure the glue gets into all the delaminating veneers in the neighbourhood.





All I need to do now is stain and revarnish.