Ivan Sohrakoff – Sohrakoff Guitar Works –
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Ivan Sohrakoff – Sohrakoff Guitar Works – started the discussion 1930s Gibson L-7 Fretboard Radius 9.5" vs 12" in the forum Quick Questions 9 months ago
1930s Gibson L-7 Fretboard Radius 9.5" vs 12"
I’m refretting an all-original Gibson L-7 from 1934, and it has a 9.5″ or so fretboard radius. However, the bridge, also original, has a 12″ radius. I need to flatten the board, as it has a hump at the tenth, but I’m wondering if I go with the 9.5″ radius, or try and get it to 12″. I’m a little worried about sanding through the Nick Lucas…
Jorge Rodríguez Spiral Sun Guitars and Ian Davlin The Looth Group
