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"For a permanent repair that wouldn't impede any future pickup jack modifications or…"

Frank Ford replied Jan 13, 2011 to Chipped End Block Repair

 9 Jan 14, 2011
Reply by Doug T

"Ouch - a nasty one!  Best you can do is what you suggest, I think.   I always make m…"

Frank Ford replied Jan 11, 2011 to cracked martin SIde

 4 Jan 19, 2011
Reply by Jeff Perkins

"The best source I know is MOHAWK:     http://www.mohawk-finishing.com/catalog_browse…"

Frank Ford replied Jan 11, 2011 to shellac sticks, where to buy the best selection

 3 Jan 12, 2011
Reply by Tyko Runesson

"One source of low humidity is in a hot parked car, where the heat can really weaken…"

Frank Ford replied Jan 7, 2011 to Bridges coming off due to under humidifying?

 7 Jan 9, 2011
Reply by Kerry Krishna

"I doubt a Solera, or "workboard,"  is available for dreadnought size guitar.  With t…"

Frank Ford replied Jan 4, 2011 to Solera

 6 Jan 5, 2011
Reply by Doug T

"As strings age, they stretch, and the distribution of mass may become uneven, so whe…"

Frank Ford replied Jan 1, 2011 to What can cause intonation to change?

 4 Jan 1, 2011
Reply by Kerry Krishna

"Martin always puts the binding on first, and then overhangs the frets."

Frank Ford replied Dec 23, 2010 to Martin D-35 re-fret

 12 Apr 24, 2011
Reply by Paul Verticchio

"Let YOUR own taste be your guide.  A new top would make it a new guitar, and a new B…"

Frank Ford replied Dec 20, 2010 to When to re-top an old Martin?

 29 Dec 27, 2010
Reply by mike carne

"Take it to your local luthier and get it fixed - it shouldn't set you back all that…"

Frank Ford replied Dec 19, 2010 to Side Crack - My son sits on Death Row awaiting your advice

 5 Dec 19, 2010
Reply by Ned Knepp

"I think it's best to make a flat bottomed bridge and glue it to the top using a flat…"

Frank Ford replied Dec 17, 2010 to Repacing a Gibson plastic bridge

 6 Dec 22, 2010
Reply by Gary Fried

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