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WRITING INSIDE GUITAR
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This is a guitar that I have owned for many years.  Recently the bridge split just in front of the saddle.  Before trying to remove the bridge, I looked inside with a mirror and discovered writing on…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by George Roberts Feb 25.

WASHBOARDING OF SPRUCE GUITAR TOPS?
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I have been building several guitars (for grandchildren), but have encountered a problem with the tops developing a washboard effect.  The tops are all at least 20 years old.  They had a wash coat of…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by George Roberts Jun 2, 2018.

FAUX GRAINED LYON & HEALEY QUESTION/HELP
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The center back strip has uneven openings on either side where the back has shrunk.  The back strip itself is almost an eighth of an inch thick, but the purfling appears to be paper thin.  Makes me…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Glen H Apr 17, 2018.

Lyon & Healey Guitar Bridge Issues
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Found this guitar at an estate sale last week.  The bridge was pulled off, but held in place by the strings and bridge pins.  It looks as though it had been glued perhaps three times.  There are big…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by George Roberts Feb 4, 2018.

 

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At 7:13pm on February 12, 2011, TW Felty said…
Wow it's great to hear from you. I'll give you a ring most likely Monday 02/14/2011.

Peace,

TW
At 4:31am on July 28, 2011, Kerry Krishna said…
It s a NING thing George. I hate these antique hosting sites. Designed without hackers in mind. Hackers walk right into Ning sites. Don't get me started!
At 10:21pm on November 21, 2012, Paul Verticchio said…

Hi George.

Thanks a million.   I'll give you a call after the first of the year about my condition.

Your offer is extraordinarily gracious & generous.

Thank you SO very much(-:

Paul

At 2:18pm on February 18, 2013, Paul Verticchio said…

Thanks Dr. George.

My e-mail address is   gtrtech@frontier.com

Could you e-mail me your phone # and a 'best time' to give you a call.

Sincere thanks,

Paul

At 11:11am on August 3, 2013, Hesh Breakstone said…

Hi George!

Thanks for the note - much appreciated!

I'm hoping that you will stop by when in the area so we can meet you and show you some of the cool stuff that's here from time to time.  

A month or so ago we had two 1936 L-OOs in for repairs and they were both only a few serial numbers apart too.  

Hope that all is well with you my friend.

Hesh

At 6:19pm on October 26, 2015, Glenn Freese said…

Hi George, I'm just learning how this site works. Thanks for the add.

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