Kelvin Monaghan's Discussions

Oahu Squareneck bridge
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The metal pyramid bridge on my old Oahu is lifting slightly about 1mm on the treble end,I noticed it seems to be only attached to the top by 2 bolts on the inside.Would I be right in thinking all I…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Kelvin Monaghan Jan 12, 2010.

Cleaning old Brass Machine Heads
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Does anyone have a good solution to restore a set of very old very tarnished Tuners,they are almost black.Cheers

Started this discussion. Last reply by Kelvin Monaghan Dec 18, 2009.

Ladder bracing a Weissenborn
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Just started a build a Baritone 27 1/2" Weissenborn style,Tasmanian Blackwood back and sides with King Billy pine top.As a lover of those old Parlor guitars I will use a Floating bridge and tailpiece…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Kelvin Monaghan Dec 3, 2009.

Removing the back of a Parlor Guitar
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Hi there,I have an old 1920's Parlor Guitar almost identical to the Cinncanatus I saw in one of these threads,oak back and sides spruce top I think its a Lakeside.I need some advice it has sunk above…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by william lester Jan 23, 2010.