Harry G Quattlebaum's Discussions

Advice on removing massive added top reinforcement?
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I recently bought a 1969 Gibson B25 12-string needing repair. It has the adjustable bridge and trapeze tailpiece. A well-meaning but clueless person glued an almost 1/4 inch thick piece of rosewood…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Harry G Quattlebaum Oct 25, 2023.

Gibson Everly Brothers Pickguard Advice
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I've just finished repairing a Gibson Everly Brothers guitar that belongs to me. It's a pretty rare cherry sunburst model from 1994. It needed a truss rod replacement and repair of multiple top…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by wood addict Mar 18, 2021.

Pinless Bridge Question
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I'm working on a guitar I bought off of Ebay needing repair. It's a pretty high-end luthier made guitar which originally had a pinless bridge. The string ball ends slipped over steel posts installed…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Harry G Quattlebaum May 10, 2020.