Tom Stelter Newbie
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Before I hack into the Yamaha, I would like to get the opinion of the experts on a method of steaming the upper end of the guitar and ‘pressing’ the neck down to adjust the angle back to factory. There are several you-tubers that have tried and recommend it. My novice intuition is that even though it may work, wont the steaming of other…
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My son in law texted me the following pic of a Gibson he once played and would like to find one for sale. I have searched the web to no avail, so I thought the collective here would have someone that recognizes the model. I was told it was an sj200 but I can’t find any sj200s that look like this instrument. Thanks in advance, Tom
Martin Bell, David Setliff and 3 others -
Newbie question on 12 string action
I recently picked up a Sterling Atlas 12 string that is in excellent shape except for some bellying, which once I get into setting action, may determine if I need to add a ‘bridge doctor’ to remediate some of it.
However, I noticed that the saddle (adjustable but set to lowest point) has no curvature and there is not much down pressure on the…
Trevor Collings Guitar Garage NZ Ltd, Doug Lawrence Doug Lawrence Guitars and 3 others -
Questions on Classical guitar action
I am working on a wall hanger that I thought would be fun to get working. It is an old Tokai. I have repaired a crack on left tuning arm. Also removed the bridge that had been badly glued on by previous owner. I am deciding if I want to put the effort into re-fretting it. I am new to Classical guitar actions, so my question is this – when…
Grant Johnstone and Doug Proper Guitar Specialist -
Thought I would introduce myself, I am a retired computer nerd ex farm boy that loves to fix things… used to repair/rebuild pianos but now that I live in FL, space is at a premium in small home so I now am venturing into repairing guitars…. I have numerous practice candidates I have picked up on the cheap as not to destroy anything of value or…
KT Vandyke Frog Level Guitar Shop, Jon W Queno Musical Instruments and 4 others
