Bob Hensley's Discussions

Too dry to rehumidify?
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We have an old Martin which came in split from waist to waist thru the endblock among other problems. It appears to have been stored in a shed or attic somewhere for many years, and is extremely…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Glen H Apr 7, 2017.

Regluing loose archtop reinforcement?
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Just looked over an old Harmony Patrician archtop (per the customer, no name on it) to be restored to playing condition. Overall, the body is in pretty good condition, only one small crack in the…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by ron stanovich Oct 14, 2016.

Finish HELP!
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We had a customer bring in and older Gibson hollowbody whose previous owner had installed rhinestones in the headstock. He had already removed them, but wanted the holes filled and touched up.We…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Bob Hensley Sep 30, 2016.

Gibson Mandola Tailpiece repair
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I have on my bench an old Gibson mandola that the customer wants to make playable again. However, one of the string tabs on the tailpiece is missing, and one of the others looks like it is ready to…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Bob Hensley Mar 5, 2016.