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"Looks like dryness/shrinkage cracks in the top.  For an old gut strung guitar, we do…"

Frank Ford replied Jul 25, 2014 to Bridge pin damage to an ancient guitar

 18 Jul 31, 2014
Reply by Allen Chance

"I'd say it's the textbook situation there, and I'd release/reglue the pick guard wit…"

Frank Ford replied Jul 24, 2014 to Pickguard cupping on an 81' Guild F30

 14 Oct 8, 2014
Reply by Greg Mirken

"Quick, cheap and effective - a winner on all counts. . ."

Frank Ford replied Jul 21, 2014 to Bridge Plate Caul

 6 Jul 23, 2014
Reply by Carl Mesrobian

"Lots of things may not get used for their intended purpose.    Seems to me I recall…"

Frank Ford replied Jul 16, 2014 to Romantic Guitar Question.

 8 Jul 17, 2014
Reply by Thomas James

"I agree.  I often make a new nut, fit it as well as I can, get it all polished up, s…"

Frank Ford replied Jul 14, 2014 to When Your Nuts Fall Off....

 16 Jul 20, 2014
Reply by Luke Single

"Segovia is well-known as a player who "broke the rules"  about hand size.  His were…"

Frank Ford replied Jul 6, 2014 to Has anyone else heard this story?

 6 Jul 8, 2014
Reply by Tim Mace

"In 1974 (I think) Arthur Overholtzer published his book on building classical guitar…"

Frank Ford replied Jul 5, 2014 to Has anyone else heard this story?

 6 Jul 8, 2014
Reply by Tim Mace

"Offhand, I'd say there's probably no need - the tension is lower than a six string,…"

Frank Ford replied Jul 4, 2014 to Tenor guitar bridge question

 4 Jul 9, 2014
Reply by Ned Knepp

"People always think they're being reasonable. That said, sometimes I find it better…"

Frank Ford replied Jun 26, 2014 to Frets Too Round!!!

 11 Jun 26, 2014
Reply by Frank Ford

"My first suspicion is the string - loose windings can be devastating to tone, and th…"

Frank Ford replied Jun 25, 2014 to Classical Guitar Fingerboard Tapering

 9 Jun 25, 2014
Reply by Cameron Petersen

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