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by David Hardie
Thu Sep 18, 2014 6:43 pm
Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
Topic: '74 Gibson J50. multiple cracks and binding issues
Replies: 5
Views: 6380

Re: '74 Gibson J50. multiple cracks and binding issues

I just found out this neck block may be broken. I did not realize it might be broken when I started this thread. I'm not sure If I want to go that route or pick another project. I bought this from a guy on Reverb. $400. The cracks and finish don't scare me much. The binding a little. The neck block ...
by David Hardie
Thu Sep 18, 2014 4:53 pm
Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
Topic: '74 Gibson J50. multiple cracks and binding issues
Replies: 5
Views: 6380

'74 Gibson J50. multiple cracks and binding issues

I've just picked up a '74 Gibson J50 Deluxe. It's got many relatively severe cracks and issues with the binding. Some of the binding is missing and chipped. There are many many scratches n dings too. With the cracks in the back and sides I think I've got the 411. Watching videos on Youtube, I've mad...

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