Matt Dreher's Discussions

Fender Palomino "Broomstick" removal?
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I have a Fender Palomino in my shop that the top has caved in under the saddles and has cracked/ broken out the top and bridge plate. The broomstick brace is in the way to repair the bridge plate. My…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by steve carmody Nov 22, 2019.

Advice for doing subcontract guitar work for local music stores.
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I have my own repair shop and asked if I want to do some work for some other shops in the area. I have never done this and am curious how others approach it. I have my standard shop rate - Should I…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Keith Somerville Sep 18, 2019.

1977 Gibson ES-335TD Loose Heel Joint Repair Question
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In my shop i have a 1977 Gibson ES-335TD with a loose heel joint. It looks like i need to remove the neck to re-glue the joint. When i removed the neck pickup to view the tenon, the tenon was not…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Matt Dreher May 1, 2019.