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Air Eraser/Mini Sandblaster - Finish Removal
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Any recommendations or tips for using one of these for finish removal on maple necks?Frank has posted about using one to remove dirt, dust and grime on the interior of a restoration.With due caution…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Nathan Peirson May 12, 2021.

Source For Inlay/Overlay Material
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Any recommendation as to a source for pearloid/celluloid material as shown on the fingerboard of this Stromberg Voisinet? …Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Ed Minch Jul 17, 2020.

Proper method of cleaning/removing decades of surface dirt, grime & etc. from old lacquer finishes.
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Where to start with an instrument from 1928-30 that has wonderful checking. I know I cannot get aggressive but I have a finally guitar on the bench that needs a good cleaning to start with before I…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by onewent Jul 2, 2020.

Parlor Guitar ID
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Can anyone discern what company this guitar was made by and possibly timeframe?The body measurements are:Lower bout - 11 7/8"Waist - 6 3/4"Upper bout - 8 1/2"Length - 18"Full image set:…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Ian Pender Sep 7, 2019.