Keith Somerville's Discussions

How many guitars per customer?
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Do you have a limit? I'd say half my customers bring 2 or more guitars with them. What are your thoughts on people bringing round a bunch of instruments at once?Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by wood addict Aug 11.

Awkward crack
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Hi, guys. Hope you're all busy!On the bench, I have this J45 with a long crack. On the inside, you can see a section of the kerfing has also cracked and the rest of the crack runs right along the top…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Apr 9.

Paperwork!
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Hi, all!Professionals: what paperwork do you hand to a customer on completion of their instrument? I've a pre-printed form on which I scribble a rough summary of the work done. Received a guitar…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by wood addict Feb 18.

Removing an old patch/cleat
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Hi all!I don't know what it's been like for you all, but I've been very busy here since lockdown restrictions were eased. One guitar, is this this Gibson Hummingbird. It has an ugly top crack that…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Keith Somerville Jul 24, 2020.