Gerry Hemming's Discussions

Reconditioning a '50 Lifton Case

My '52 Gibson ES-150 came in a fine but funky Lifton case. I rebuilt the case's water damaged lower treble bout but need your thoughts on reconditioning the "oilcloth" covering. Any ideas?Continue

Started Jan 16, 2013

Kay Flat Top Neck Joint Question
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Folks,I'm resetting necks on yard-salers for the experience and to get my process down, and I'd like this old Kay to turn out well since, other than a bad neck angle, it's a very lightly played and…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul Hostetter Nov 9, 2012.

Harmony Baritone Uke Neck Set
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Any experience with a '50s Harmony baritone uke's neck-joint construction, and how to get it off? Thanks.Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Gerry Hemming Oct 25, 2012.

Re-gluing trapazoid fret markers?
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I just acquired a neglected '50 ES 150 with large pearoid markers that are all coming up aound the edges. What'a the best way to flatten and reglue them so they're flush with the board?Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Gerry Hemming Sep 7, 2012.