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How can an instrument resonate when its this thickly coated

Some better photos of each joint, thick hard finish

This Bassoon is in for refinishing, the finish is original and thick and heavy from the manufacturer, up close it has crack marks all over it.

As i do initial stripping, look at how thick that finish is

Bassoon Refinishing

I have a special plastic media blasting cabinet

1500 dollars a 44 gallon drum, its super expensive

It easily removes the loose finish but is not strong enough to remove any leached stain into the wood

Ready for post removal

In a scrap cardboard block we insert all the posts

I choose some aniline powder to make my colour mix

And concoction for this instrument, need around 160mls all up

The wood has been smooth sanded to remove old stain

Gloves, stain, applicater and rag