Old A Style Mandolin. - FRETS.NET2024-03-29T10:06:47Zhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/forum/topics/old-a-style-mandolin?feed=yes&xn_auth=noMost Gibson A mandolins were…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2021-09-03:2177249:Comment:2810622021-09-03T17:39:04.772Zjbbancrofthttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/JamesBBancroft
<p>Most Gibson A mandolins were birch, but maple would be ok for a splice too, a wood color that closely matches.</p>
<p>if you use Naphtha for cleaning experiment first in a small spot to make sure it doesn’t effect the finish.</p>
<p>Jim</p>
<p>Most Gibson A mandolins were birch, but maple would be ok for a splice too, a wood color that closely matches.</p>
<p>if you use Naphtha for cleaning experiment first in a small spot to make sure it doesn’t effect the finish.</p>
<p>Jim</p> If it’s 1913 wouldn’t the fin…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2021-09-03:2177249:Comment:2814452021-09-03T15:15:52.878ZLARRY KLOSEhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/LARRYKLOSE
<p>If it’s 1913 wouldn’t the finish be varnish? If so, cleaning it might be different than with lacquer. </p>
<p>If it’s 1913 wouldn’t the finish be varnish? If so, cleaning it might be different than with lacquer. </p> Thanks Jim your input is valu…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2021-09-03:2177249:Comment:2811572021-09-03T02:26:02.726ZLen Biglinhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/LenBiglin
<p>Thanks Jim your input is valuable here , I didn't consider humidity because we are between a large lake and the sea but its definitely worth doing . Do you know what woods were common for the back ? It looks rather plain but has strong silk rays in the crack .</p>
<p>Thanks Jim your input is valuable here , I didn't consider humidity because we are between a large lake and the sea but its definitely worth doing . Do you know what woods were common for the back ? It looks rather plain but has strong silk rays in the crack .</p> I would humidify it to close…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2021-09-03:2177249:Comment:2811542021-09-03T01:32:34.358Zjbbancrofthttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/JamesBBancroft
<p>I would humidify it to close the crack as much as possible, then add a splice if needed. Personally I would use hot hide glue for the repairs and splinting.</p>
<p>for cleaning I would do the minimum, maybe a wipe down with warm water and a touch of dish soap. Naphtha will be ok to use for serious cleaning if needed. </p>
<p>I’d stay away from serious polishing to keep the present patina.</p>
<p>jim</p>
<p>I would humidify it to close the crack as much as possible, then add a splice if needed. Personally I would use hot hide glue for the repairs and splinting.</p>
<p>for cleaning I would do the minimum, maybe a wipe down with warm water and a touch of dish soap. Naphtha will be ok to use for serious cleaning if needed. </p>
<p>I’d stay away from serious polishing to keep the present patina.</p>
<p>jim</p>