Fixing caved in top - FRETS.NET2024-03-29T06:59:05Zhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/forum/topics/fixing-caved-in-top?feed=yes&xn_auth=noThe upper transverse brace UT…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2010-04-21:2177249:Comment:287132010-04-21T01:50:01.562ZJeff Highlandhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/JeffHighland
The upper transverse brace UTB the one under the end of the firetboard has collapsed and the top has followed it down. The rest of the top looks fine so it is not likely to be a general humidity problem<br />
Remove that brace and replace it with one sized a bit bigger and without the neds scalloped as far and the top will come back up<br />
Not a DIY procedure though unless you have worked through a soundhole before and know what you are doing.
The upper transverse brace UTB the one under the end of the firetboard has collapsed and the top has followed it down. The rest of the top looks fine so it is not likely to be a general humidity problem<br />
Remove that brace and replace it with one sized a bit bigger and without the neds scalloped as far and the top will come back up<br />
Not a DIY procedure though unless you have worked through a soundhole before and know what you are doing. Could you explain that a litt…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2010-04-21:2177249:Comment:287102010-04-21T01:21:42.800ZJay Petersonhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/JayPeterson
Could you explain that a little bit better for me? Thanks
Could you explain that a little bit better for me? Thanks IMHO , expecting humidifying…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2010-04-20:2177249:Comment:286912010-04-20T21:29:29.441ZJeff Highlandhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/JeffHighland
IMHO , expecting humidifying the guitar to fix this is wishful thinking, but talking of retopping is overkill.<br />
It just needs the UTB replaced, and the replacement should be more substantial.
IMHO , expecting humidifying the guitar to fix this is wishful thinking, but talking of retopping is overkill.<br />
It just needs the UTB replaced, and the replacement should be more substantial. And, just one more thing and…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2010-04-20:2177249:Comment:286862010-04-20T15:26:22.308ZJay Petersonhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/JayPeterson
And, just one more thing and then I'll stop. Would it be a good idea to use a couple brace jacks like this? (very carefully, a little pressure at a time, of course.)
And, just one more thing and then I'll stop. Would it be a good idea to use a couple brace jacks like this? (very carefully, a little pressure at a time, of course.) Ok, sounds good, should I lay…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2010-04-20:2177249:Comment:286842010-04-20T13:07:37.821ZJay Petersonhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/JayPeterson
Ok, sounds good, should I lay the guitar face down in the case?
Ok, sounds good, should I lay the guitar face down in the case? Make holes in some plastic bo…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2010-04-20:2177249:Comment:286832010-04-20T13:02:52.191ZPierre-Antoine Roironhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/PierreAntoineRoiron
Make holes in some plastic box, put a piece of foam in it, pour water on the foam. Check once or twice a week to see if there's still water.
Make holes in some plastic box, put a piece of foam in it, pour water on the foam. Check once or twice a week to see if there's still water. Thanks for the input. I was w…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2010-04-20:2177249:Comment:286822010-04-20T12:12:13.031ZJay Petersonhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/JayPeterson
Thanks for the input. I was worried that it might be a hopeless case. I realize the guitar might not be worth the top replacement, but it was a project that I could learn from and I don't have much to speak of invested in this beater.<br />
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I will try humidification first, as it is cheap. what would be the best kind of humidifier to use?<br />
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Thanks again.
Thanks for the input. I was worried that it might be a hopeless case. I realize the guitar might not be worth the top replacement, but it was a project that I could learn from and I don't have much to speak of invested in this beater.<br />
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I will try humidification first, as it is cheap. what would be the best kind of humidifier to use?<br />
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Thanks again. If every brace is weel glued…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2010-04-20:2177249:Comment:286742010-04-20T07:16:54.838ZPierre-Antoine Roironhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/PierreAntoineRoiron
If every brace is weel glued up (you can try to reach your arm in the guitar and shake them to see if anything is unglued), I'm afraid that the top is dead. I'm not sure you can do anything easily. It will probably cost several times the price of the guitar.
If every brace is weel glued up (you can try to reach your arm in the guitar and shake them to see if anything is unglued), I'm afraid that the top is dead. I'm not sure you can do anything easily. It will probably cost several times the price of the guitar. IMHO. That guitar is at the e…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2010-04-20:2177249:Comment:286692010-04-20T05:30:28.438ZTom Krebshttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/TomKrebs
IMHO. That guitar is at the end of it's life. Not worth replacing the top.
IMHO. That guitar is at the end of it's life. Not worth replacing the top. I looked inside and took some…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2010-04-20:2177249:Comment:286662010-04-20T01:03:48.632ZJay Petersonhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/JayPeterson
I looked inside and took some pictures with the help of my Stew-Mac mirrors and I can't see anything loose. These are not the best pictures, but, tell me what you think. Thanks
I looked inside and took some pictures with the help of my Stew-Mac mirrors and I can't see anything loose. These are not the best pictures, but, tell me what you think. Thanks