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"Watch out for this one. The neck joint may be an issue - could be mortise, dowel, ep…"

Frank Ford replied May 17, 2010 to Epiphone Gibson 12 string with a need for neck reset ?

 4 May 17, 2010
Reply by FRANK

"Yes, I made up the hose fitting. Still gets hot, but it is a bit easier to handle.…"

Frank Ford replied May 17, 2010 to Franks '38 D-28 Repair Steam set up Question

 4 May 18, 2010
Reply by onewent

"I wouldn't hesitate to angle the top of the saddle all the way back. You'll need to…"

Frank Ford replied May 17, 2010 to Intonation issues

 6 May 23, 2010
Reply by LARRY KLOSE

"I'm sure you know the answer here - you've been around a good while. Use an old head…"

Frank Ford replied May 13, 2010 to Who is responsible for replacement Cost when a banjo head breaks During tightining ?-- Repair Shop or Banjo owner?

 13 May 15, 2010
Reply by Charlie Hoffman

"Yes indeed, the Five Star heads are much stronger than Remo (Weatherking) because th…"

Frank Ford replied May 12, 2010 to Who is responsible for replacement Cost when a banjo head breaks During tightining ?-- Repair Shop or Banjo owner?

 13 May 15, 2010
Reply by Charlie Hoffman

"For occasional jobs you can get by without spray gear, but I'd only suggest doing it…"

Frank Ford replied May 11, 2010 to Finish touchups without using spray equipment

 6 May 12, 2010
Reply by LARRY KLOSE

"In those days, Guild was not very consistent with bridge height, so it was not uncom…"

Frank Ford replied May 11, 2010 to 1981 Guild F212 Bridge Height/Thickness

 6 May 15, 2010
Reply by Scott C. Bryan

"If I break the head, I replace it. Just about the last thing I want to do is to call…"

Frank Ford replied May 10, 2010 to Who is responsible for replacement Cost when a banjo head breaks During tightining ?-- Repair Shop or Banjo owner?

 13 May 15, 2010
Reply by Charlie Hoffman

"I first tried an inspection camera in the late 1990s, and it's a cool way to show th…"

Frank Ford replied May 8, 2010 to Affordable inspection camera !!!

 25 Feb 23, 2011
Reply by Dave Fox

"50% is just about ideal for any stringed instrument - that's where our shop hovers y…"

Frank Ford replied May 5, 2010 to Spruce Top Discoloration Under Finish

 8 May 6, 2010
Reply by Ned Knepp

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