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"I agree, nice repair. I also agree with Ned's approach of sealing with shellac.  I w…"

George Roberts replied Apr 17, 2012 to Matching New Sitka to Old Martin Sitka

 28 Jun 17, 2012
Reply by Eric Steven Johansen

"John,  I have to correct myself.  I went down to the basement to check and it turns…"

George Roberts replied Sep 13, 2011 to replacement buttons for old Martin tuning machines

 9 Sep 13, 2011
Reply by John Lovett

"John,  Frank was right in that the early Martin tuners had ivory buttons.  The ivory…"

George Roberts replied Sep 8, 2011 to replacement buttons for old Martin tuning machines

 9 Sep 13, 2011
Reply by John Lovett

"John,  The second picture seems to show more "grain" on the button than I would expe…"

George Roberts replied Sep 8, 2011 to replacement buttons for old Martin tuning machines

 9 Sep 13, 2011
Reply by John Lovett

"Before doing anything with the tuners, try cleaning them up as per Paul Hostetter's…"

George Roberts replied Aug 14, 2011 to 1887 washburn restore vs remodel

 11 Aug 17, 2011
Reply by chip.birdsall

"Sam, I believe the original screws were designed to bottom out before they actually…"

George Roberts replied Aug 8, 2011 to Late 20's F model Mandolin tuner issue

 5 Aug 9, 2011
Reply by Paul Hostetter

"Barbara, When going over this in the light of day, I find that I did miss another me…"

George Roberts replied Aug 8, 2011 to Need specs for a flattened pyramid bridge

 5 Aug 8, 2011
Reply by George Roberts

"Hey Barbara, Yes, you are correct.  In addition, the bridge thickness at the trough…"

George Roberts replied Aug 7, 2011 to Need specs for a flattened pyramid bridge

 5 Aug 8, 2011
Reply by George Roberts

"Barbara, The bridges are all  very close to 6 and 1/4 inches long, almost 6 and 9/32…"

George Roberts replied Aug 7, 2011 to Need specs for a flattened pyramid bridge

 5 Aug 8, 2011
Reply by George Roberts

"Barbara, I will get you exact measurements later today.  I'm headed out the door rig…"

George Roberts replied Aug 7, 2011 to Need specs for a flattened pyramid bridge

 5 Aug 8, 2011
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