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by richard kacsur
Sun Jul 28, 2019 11:02 pm
Forum: Archtop Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: arch top how to align neck,neck block and end block
Replies: 3
Views: 8420

arch top how to align neck,neck block and end block

I'm working on my first arch top and getting ready to install the neck block.
How do I make sure the neck (when attached) is perfectly in line with the end block and doesn't cause the bridge to be shifted over and have the strings off center from the finger board???

Thanks !!!
by richard kacsur
Sun Jul 21, 2019 12:21 am
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: hot air gun for bending binding?
Replies: 18
Views: 29545

Re: hot air gun for bending binding?

I've been using a paint remover heat gun, blowing into a 3" copper pipe with about 96% of the end covered. Its worked well for bindings and herring bone. Haven't used it on sides yet. It can easily be regulated with a rheostat. In regards to bindings, I use a 4' piece of plumbing 3/4 plastic pi...
by richard kacsur
Sun Jul 21, 2019 12:13 am
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: Pickguard adhesive
Replies: 4
Views: 11003

Re: Pickguard adhesive

I have an LJ 50 (?) gibson that had the pick guard fall off. After much searching I finally used a 3M product core series 2-0300. The roll I have is many years old and may be referenced by other numbers now. Its a thin adhesive all sides sticky (and I MEAN STICKY). The pick guard has been on since t...

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