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Ladder Braced Top
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I've got a 1920's Louis Sutz parlor guitar that I want to restore. The usual - fix a couple of cracks, maybe a neck reset. But the worst thing is that the top is bulging from the bridge rolling…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Dan Pennington Dec 16, 2014.

Removing Grunge From Old Guitar
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An old Louis Sutz 00 from the Roaring 20's with a hundred years of fore arm grunge on the…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Kerry Krishna Oct 12, 2014.

Repairing a Taylor Top
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I got a damaged Taylor 110 on eBay for a low bid. The hunk of top was missing. Replacing the missing piece seems pretty straight forward. I've built 8 guitars, but haven't done any repairs like…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Ned Knepp Apr 16, 2012.

Epiphone 12 String Neck Joint Problem
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I picked up an inexpensive Epiphone 12 string model FT-102 with a bolt on electric guitar style neck to fix up for my brother in law. Needed a neck reset to lower the action. Easy, I thought. Not…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by charley erck Sep 15, 2011.