Scott St. Dennis Harpeth Guitar Restoration, LLC
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Nice Pull!!!
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It looks like single ply white binding? Compared to the country gentleman it looks a lot less problematic. I’ve had good luck with polymer glue (Titebond III) and binding tape with dreadnaught shaped acoustics. The 1960’s Gretsch lacquer that I’ve seen is usually able to hold up to stewMac brown binding tape.
Either way scuff the binding really good with 80-120 grit and bevel the bottom inside edge like Ian said.
This method wouldn’t work with the Country Gentleman because the horns and cutaways are too tight and I was using the StewMac pvc (abs?) binding.
I had to use gel CA glue like Ian recommended. To finish it off I use files & sandpaper instead of a scraper, just my personal preference. Then I top it off with glu+boost, fill, ‘n’ finish ultra thin. I sand over all the binding & F’n’F with 320 grit and wipe water diluted ColorTone Straw / Amber stain to get a good color match. After that dries for a few hours, I continue with top coats of fill and finish with a Q-tip or small precision foam lip applicator stolen from my wife’s cosmetic vanity. lol
If you join the Loothalong this morning I’ll show you.
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I alternate hard case, gig bag, hard case, gig bag standing upright
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I wouldn’t be offended if you just replaced the one that’s missing.
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I like the idea of gluing a cross grain veneer onto the soundboard 😊 .020” thick maple
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Yes! The serial number looks pretty good but I can stamp if it peels off. I’ll plan on taking it outside to work on it because it’s going to make a mess.
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3 more photos! 🤓
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Headstock photo
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That’s him! Thanks! 😊
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It has been stripped of its awful lacquer. Notice 2 separate coats at the heel? I’m attaching some photos. Maybe I’ll do a little sanding.
