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Dreadnaught project / Back seamThe back strip on this 1970mahogany dreadnaught has separated from the back plate on one side by about .006". See pic attached. The strip t… Started by Brian Farrell |
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Oct 27, 2009 Reply by David Houchens |
Kerfing the BridgeKerfing the linings is meant to help the vibrations in the top.How much difference would kerfing the Rosewood bridge make?Keep the bone in… Started by John Cadd |
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Oct 27, 2009 Reply by John Cadd |
Little guitarsI just finished my first small (single 0) guitar. I was blown away by the tone and volume of this little guitar. I will be building more of… Started by David Houchens |
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Oct 26, 2009 Reply by David Payne |
Regal/Dobro Neck resetI recently picked up a 30's vintage Regal/Dobro, Model 27 I think it's called. This wood-bodied resonator has a half-stick set up, with the… Started by onewent |
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Oct 26, 2009 Reply by onewent |
I found a Vega VDX-84 for LOW money this Is a Guitar not a Banjothis plays grate needs a saddle and some lower the stings,I am know martin took over in 1970 I can't find info before or after. So the guys… Started by Mark Naro |
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Oct 26, 2009 Reply by Rob Mercure |
Bridge RotationA late 70's Guild has come into our shop for it's second neck reset in 18 mos. The bridge continues to rotate (pull forward)-despite adding… Started by Stuart Horsman |
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Oct 26, 2009 Reply by Brian Farrell |
Double x brace bridge plate removal?Vintage Gibson with a chipped out bridge plate. Multiple loose braces, a top crack and the back is peeling up a bit puts replacing the brid… Started by STGuitarworks |
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Oct 26, 2009 Reply by STGuitarworks |
I found a Vega VDX-84 for LOW money this Is a Guitar not a BanjoThis thing needs some work(set-up) but it plays and sounds like a D 18. So what is it Started by Mark Naro |
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Gluing blackwoodI have had this set of black wood sides and back I have been saving for 5 years. I have worked on rather oily Brazilian and other rosewoods… Started by David Payne |
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Oct 25, 2009 Reply by David Payne |
Adding an under-saddle pickup to a guitar with a through-cut-saddleI did the final finish work and gluing of a Martin HD-28V kit guitar a couple years ago and amazingly, it turned out better than I expected… Started by Boyd Timothy |
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Oct 24, 2009 Reply by Boyd Timothy |
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