Philip Secrist's Discussions

Cupped Back Halves
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Hi guys! Happy New year!I pulled out a set of Madagascar Rosewood back and sides from my stickered storage (about 6 years) and discovered that the back halves have cupped or warped (one side more…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Roger Häggström Jan 3, 2021.

Sand-Throughs on Finished Binding Edge
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I refinished the back on a one year old guitar (nitro finish) after repairing a crack. I had masked the top, neck, and sides right up to the back binding edge so I could spray the back. After…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Robbie Collins Apr 3, 2017.

Hairline Cracks in Macassar Ebony Back
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I built a dreadnought guitar with a three piece back out of beautiful Macassar Ebony with sap wood. There are 3 long hairline cracks that have opened up in the sapwood area of the back. (See the…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Howard Klepper Mar 9, 2017.

Finish Defect
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I had a tight crack in the back of a dreadnought I am building that I thought I had adequately repaired and filled before finishing. I applied the finish, let it cure for 15 days, and then leveled,…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Mark Fogleman May 23, 2016.