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KT Vandyke Frog Level Guitar Shop started the discussion Weissenborn Top Separation in the forum Share Your Repair Content 5 months ago
I had a very unique instrument come into the shop yesterday. It’s an American built Weissonborn/lap guitar (*spelling). The top has separated from the kerfing and sides on the lower left bout, and was raised significantly while under string tension when the customer dropped it off. I have a two fold problem as I see it. Applying horizonal…
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Tony Lewis Skypilot Guitar Repair started the discussion Yamaha FG75 dovetail location measurements in the forum Neck Reset Database 5 months ago
Yamaha FG75 dovetail location measurements
Here the dovetail location measurements for a 74′ Yamaha FG75.
Chip Tait - Brooklyn Fretworks and KT Vandyke Frog Level Guitar Shop -
Nathan Brubaker started the discussion How would you approach a neck reset where the heel has already cracked? in the forum Acoustic Repair 5 months ago
How would you approach a neck reset where the heel has already cracked?
I have a red-label Yamaha FG-180 that’s in overall nice condition, but the neck angle is poor and the heel is already cracked. I’d like to attempt a neck reset, but I’m unsure how to proceed given the existing crack. Should I approach the reset as usual, or plan an alternate method because of the damage?
Has anyone here tackled a reset on a…
Blake, Nathan Brubaker and Doug Proper Guitar Specialist -
Elaine S Hartstein Hartstein Guitars started the discussion Broken Scroll on Mandolin Head in the forum Folk, Bluegrass, Irish, Old Time Instruments 5 months ago
Broken Scroll on Mandolin Head
The previously glued scroll on a mandolin headstock has broken off again.
I’ve seen Frank Ford’s fix, where he routs and glues in a spline, but I am wondering if there is a simpler fix for a less expensive instrument.
Thanks.
Glenn Cummins G Cummins Guitars and Doug Proper Guitar Specialist -
Eric Knapp started the discussion Glue failure, what to do? in the forum General 5 months ago
Hello,
(First post)
I’m a newer builder and I’m rebuilding an old destroyed archtop as a learning experience. I am using WEST System epoxy to glue in the new braces. I successfully got the first one in and the problem is with the second. It appears that the epoxy for the second brace did not set or cure. The leftover glue in the little cup is…
ARTHUR, Doug Proper Guitar Specialist and Danny Koentopp -
D. J. Williams started the discussion Eirw finish streaks under nitro in the forum Acoustic Repair 5 months ago
Eirw finish streaks under nitro
23 yo acoustic in for touch ups. EIRW, nitro. Has a couple of spots on the sides that look like this. In good general shape. What’s going on here? No texture, its under the finish.
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Court McClelland Resonation Guitars started the discussion Mystery Buzz in the forum Electric Repair 5 months ago
Hi Everyone,
I hope you’re having a great weekend!
Can anyone help diagnose my mystery B string buzz?
I tried to attach a video but the site won’t take it.
I’ve tightened all hardware and the b string is not hitting any frets.
I’m giving it a set-up and when I had to lower the nut slot height of the B string it improved a…
Brandon Forsyth Fret Tec, LLC, sean RT Gold City Guitar Repair and @Dar.Guitar -
Brent Gable Gable Guitars started the discussion Sacramento area looth? in the forum General 6 months ago
I had someone comment on my Instagram page that they are having trouble finding anyone to do a Martin binding repair for them. I told him I’d post something here. Please comment if you would do that and I’ll send your info to him.
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Adan Akerman Akerworks Fine Instruments started the discussion First Bridge Re-Glue: Soundboard Tearout? in the forum Acoustic Repair 6 months ago
First Bridge Re-Glue: Soundboard Tearout?
Hi all, I got a cheap Facebook marketplace guitar (“Olympia by Tacoma”) to try my hand at a bridge re-glue. The removal went okay, though I definitely learned a lot and will do better next time!
The finish wasn’t masked in the bridge area, which is to say the bridge was glued to the finish, not the wood. I don’t know if that made it more prone…
ARTHUR, Ian Davlin The Looth Group and Paul McGill McGill guitars -
Stephen Wigney Forestwood Guitars started the discussion Gibson Hummingbird pickguard? in the forum Acoustic Repair 6 months ago
Would I be right in guessing this guard is an aftermarket job? It seems to have a stiff clear acrylic underlay (for want of a better word) – the guard itself is very flimsy and just doesn’t look right? I don’t have a lot of experience with this so would appreciate those with more commenting…
cheers,
Steve.
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