Ian Pender's Discussions

Remove staining on unfinished sides
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I'm building a pair of parlor guitars, one of which has a set of highly figured sides. I was a bit worried about these sides cracking while bending them, so I used a piece of sheet metal to support…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul Breen Nov 27, 2023.

Question about using a black light to inspect finishes

I've been using a hand held black light to inspect finishes on vintage instruments for awhile, it's a pretty amazing tool. For anyone not familiar, older finish tends to show up as a sort of olive…Continue

Started Jan 17, 2019

Fender Biflex truss rod replacement
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I've got a non-functional truss rod on a 1994 Fender Strat here. I've done the whole 'pull the walnut plug and replace the truss rod nut' song and dance on these guitars before, but I have a hunch…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Charlie Sanders Oct 26, 2018.

Looking for industrial humidifier recommendations for a large retail shop
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The retail music store that I do repair work for recently moved into a larger location, and we've been having difficulties keeping proper relative humidity levels ever since. The sales floor is a…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Thomas James Feb 6, 2017.