Need help - 1956 ES 175 needs a restoration job - FRETS.NET2024-03-29T14:03:33Zhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/forum/topics/need-help-1956-es-175-needs-a-restauration-job?commentId=2177249%3AComment%3A99503&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHey guys, thought you might l…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2013-07-21:2177249:Comment:1130932013-07-21T19:52:14.840ZEric Steven Johansenhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/EricStevenJohansen
<p>Hey guys, thought you might like an update on the old ES 175. I've struggled a bit with the best way to rebuild the neck heal but finally decided on a double mortise joint so I would not have to deal with the truss rod termination. This thing had more useless dowels in it than I've ever encountered, and there were so many cracks and compromised material to deal with as well. Here's a few shots of the current status.…</p>
<p>Hey guys, thought you might like an update on the old ES 175. I've struggled a bit with the best way to rebuild the neck heal but finally decided on a double mortise joint so I would not have to deal with the truss rod termination. This thing had more useless dowels in it than I've ever encountered, and there were so many cracks and compromised material to deal with as well. Here's a few shots of the current status.<a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167744446?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="721" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167744446?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721" class="align-full"/></a><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167744822?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="721" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167744822?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721" class="align-full"/></a><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167745116?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="721" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167745116?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721" class="align-full"/></a><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167745481?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="721" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167745481?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721" class="align-full"/></a><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167745589?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="721" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167745589?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721" class="align-full"/></a><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167750565?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="721" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167750565?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721" class="align-full"/></a></p> Bwah-ha-ha!tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2013-06-14:2177249:Comment:1109672013-06-14T23:32:51.910ZRETRORODhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/RETROROD
<p>Bwah-ha-ha!</p>
<p>Bwah-ha-ha!</p> Just wondering... How did al…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2013-06-13:2177249:Comment:1109442013-06-13T10:47:58.221ZKerry Krishnahttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/KerryKrishna
<p> Just wondering... How did all the melted marshmallow get in there? </p>
<p> Just wondering... How did all the melted marshmallow get in there? </p> Thought I might update this p…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2013-06-13:2177249:Comment:1108702013-06-13T03:08:50.957ZEric Steven Johansenhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/EricStevenJohansen
<p>Thought I might update this post as Micha brought the old 175 in the other day for evaluation and decided to leave it with me for repair. The neck is off and the horrors of previous repair were immediately evident. The pictures tell the story but my absolute favorite is the dowel through the bottom of the heal that almost makes connection to the other side of the break. Second favorite goes to the gobs of white glue. We've decided on a new neck heal and proper repair of the headblock so this…</p>
<p>Thought I might update this post as Micha brought the old 175 in the other day for evaluation and decided to leave it with me for repair. The neck is off and the horrors of previous repair were immediately evident. The pictures tell the story but my absolute favorite is the dowel through the bottom of the heal that almost makes connection to the other side of the break. Second favorite goes to the gobs of white glue. We've decided on a new neck heal and proper repair of the headblock so this sweet guitar will sing again soon. So the first shot shows the fretboard extension removed, an easy job due to having been cut through at the 13th fret and re-glued with said white glue. <a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167744454?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="721" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167744454?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721" class="align-full"/></a>Then off came the extension support. Steam was applied and, presto, the poorly repaired joint peeled apart.<a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167744554?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="721" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167744554?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721" class="align-full"/></a> <a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167744626?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="721" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167744626?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721" class="align-full"/></a>And here's that incredibly strong dowel.<a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167745041?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="721" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167745041?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721" class="align-full"/></a></p> Thanks for posting Frank!
I h…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2013-01-14:2177249:Comment:1004642013-01-14T00:22:14.121ZMicha Schellhaashttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/MichaSchellhaas
<p>Thanks for posting Frank!</p>
<p>I hope your health is getting better. I heard from luthiers from all over the US about you.</p>
<p>I have contacts to a luther in LA now that will give me an estimate. I am already in the middle of moving so I'm gonna check in with him when I'm down there.</p>
<p>Thanks again for your reply and best wishes for you and your work in 2013!</p>
<p>Thanks for posting Frank!</p>
<p>I hope your health is getting better. I heard from luthiers from all over the US about you.</p>
<p>I have contacts to a luther in LA now that will give me an estimate. I am already in the middle of moving so I'm gonna check in with him when I'm down there.</p>
<p>Thanks again for your reply and best wishes for you and your work in 2013!</p> Absolutely, I would be glad t…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2013-01-12:2177249:Comment:1004422013-01-12T06:46:15.556ZFrank Fordhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/FrankFord
<p>Absolutely, I would be glad to look it over and make some recommendations But, no I can't take it on anytime in the foreseeable future.</p>
<p>I reckon it will be a right smart while before I can consider adding this kind of thing to my work load. I had some serious health issues in 2011 and 2012, in addition to already being literally years behind on some big projects.</p>
<p>Absolutely, I would be glad to look it over and make some recommendations But, no I can't take it on anytime in the foreseeable future.</p>
<p>I reckon it will be a right smart while before I can consider adding this kind of thing to my work load. I had some serious health issues in 2011 and 2012, in addition to already being literally years behind on some big projects.</p> Willing to bet that most of u…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2013-01-11:2177249:Comment:1003352013-01-11T10:56:10.084ZRETRORODhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/RETROROD
<p>Willing to bet that most of us couldn,t tell the difference in tone between them anyway! Unfortunate for 'orignality....' but that is what happens when the aftermarket "cult-collector" value so greatly exceeds the intrinsic value of the item......You'll have that...!</p>
<p>Rod</p>
<p>Willing to bet that most of us couldn,t tell the difference in tone between them anyway! Unfortunate for 'orignality....' but that is what happens when the aftermarket "cult-collector" value so greatly exceeds the intrinsic value of the item......You'll have that...!</p>
<p>Rod</p> here a picture of the pickup…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2013-01-11:2177249:Comment:1002792013-01-11T04:43:45.517ZMicha Schellhaashttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/MichaSchellhaas
<p>here a picture of the pickup - unfortunately not the original. I think I remember the last owner telling me it's a seymour duncan antiquity...<a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167737467?profile=original"><img class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167737467?profile=original" width="600"/></a></p>
<p>here a picture of the pickup - unfortunately not the original. I think I remember the last owner telling me it's a seymour duncan antiquity...<a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167737467?profile=original"><img class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167737467?profile=original" width="600"/></a></p> As well, you should be!
Will…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2012-12-31:2177249:Comment:994602012-12-31T12:21:00.827ZRETRORODhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/RETROROD
<p>As well, you should be!</p>
<p>Will probably be sweet with the PAF. If it sounds half as good as it looks.....you have a winner!</p>
<p>As well, you should be!</p>
<p>Will probably be sweet with the PAF. If it sounds half as good as it looks.....you have a winner!</p> Alright! Thanks Jeff! I was t…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2012-12-31:2177249:Comment:994582012-12-31T07:37:12.037ZMicha Schellhaashttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/MichaSchellhaas
<p>Alright! Thanks Jeff! I was told '56, now I know better. I am looking very much forward to get this baby all fixed up!</p>
<p>Alright! Thanks Jeff! I was told '56, now I know better. I am looking very much forward to get this baby all fixed up!</p>