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Mandolin back removal????
I was recently given a mandolin that appears to be sunken under the bridge resulting in zero action above the frets. I presume a brace has come loose or de-glued from leaving it in a hot space or moist environment. How does one remove the back? I had a repair shop look at it and they said it wasn't worth it to fix it because of their labor rates. I could buy another one that they had in stock for probably less than it would cost to repair it. So being the woodworking musician with a…
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