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by Mark Swanson
Sun Jan 01, 2023 1:31 pm
Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
Topic: Repair of 1980 Martin D-18
Replies: 5
Views: 7343

Re: Repair of 1980 Martin D-18

Great work Barry! I like the tips about the CA glue.
by Mark Swanson
Thu Dec 29, 2022 10:11 pm
Forum: Jam Session
Topic: Dec 2021; How is everyone doing?
Replies: 14
Views: 14531

Re: Dec 2021; How is everyone doing?

It's great to see you all here too. We got absolutely hammered in that storm, we have had over 67" of snow here in Grand Rapids, it's the 2nd snowiest city right behind Buffalo, NY. it's melting now. I am keeping quite busy, I am a partner in a repair shop here these days as well as playing qui...
by Mark Swanson
Sun Dec 18, 2022 10:48 pm
Forum: Jam Session
Topic: Dec 2021; How is everyone doing?
Replies: 14
Views: 14531

Re: Dec 2021; How is everyone doing?

Hello Everyone! How's things? Happy Holidays!
by Mark Swanson
Mon Feb 08, 2021 11:07 am
Forum: Jam Session
Topic: June 2020- How/What is everyone doing?
Replies: 20
Views: 22934

Re: June 2020- How/What is everyone doing?

Hello friends, I thought I would jump in and spark things up in this discussion... most of the posts are from the summertime! I hope you are having a good winter! I probably had COVID in December, but I am over it now. My doctor told me to just stay home and don't even worry about a test unless I go...
by Mark Swanson
Mon Feb 08, 2021 10:53 am
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: Walnut Classical - Chuck Tweedy
Replies: 26
Views: 29424

Re: Walnut Classical - Chuck Tweedy

Jumping in here to say hello, and say that looks like a great guitar and great wood too! Good to see you all!
by Mark Swanson
Wed Feb 26, 2020 10:38 am
Forum: Jam Session
Topic: We're back!
Replies: 11
Views: 16802

Re: We're back!

Glad to be able to log back in!
by Mark Swanson
Sun Jan 27, 2019 10:20 am
Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
Topic: Washburn New Model 115 X bracing
Replies: 4
Views: 6942

Re: Washburn New Model 115 X bracing

Good work, the other guitar should be just as sweet!
by Mark Swanson
Sun Jan 27, 2019 10:14 am
Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
Topic: Washburn 1986 style 115 restoration
Replies: 5
Views: 10191

Re: Washburn 1986 style 115 restoration

Hi Chris, Yes I vote for X bracing!
by Mark Swanson
Wed Dec 19, 2018 1:26 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Dead Pre-amp?
Replies: 10
Views: 14999

Re: Dead Pre-amp?

If it is a pickup system with a mic AND a piezo, and the mic is working, I'd suggest that the problem is the piezo pickup itself, or maybe it is disconnected from the preamp or the wire broke. If the mic output works but the piezo does not it's probably not the preamp. Could still be, but probably n...
by Mark Swanson
Tue Oct 02, 2018 9:09 am
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Amp restoration
Replies: 19
Views: 22431

Re: Amp restoration

Traynor amps are built very well, good amps. No need to rebuild the cabinet! Just clean it up, and the spray coating is a great idea.
by Mark Swanson
Fri Sep 28, 2018 7:33 pm
Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
Topic: Repair of 1975 Gibson J-45
Replies: 77
Views: 77796

Re: Repair of 1975 Gibson J-45

I am excited to find out how nice the guitar will be after you are finished with it!
by Mark Swanson
Wed Sep 26, 2018 11:41 pm
Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
Topic: Repair of 1975 Gibson J-45
Replies: 77
Views: 77796

Re: Repair of 1968 Gibson J-45

That's great work, Barry! I love the neck removal part!
by Mark Swanson
Wed Sep 19, 2018 10:58 am
Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
Topic: Repair of 1975 Gibson J-45
Replies: 77
Views: 77796

Re: Repair of 1968 Gibson J-45

That is truly a mess under there! The bridge doesn't look like it ever had a different footprint, as far as I can see! but, the old adjustable bridges were sometimes made of plastic and they were bolted to the top with no glue, and so maybe that is what the original one was... when the new one went ...
by Mark Swanson
Sun Sep 16, 2018 2:38 pm
Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
Topic: Repair of 1975 Gibson J-45
Replies: 77
Views: 77796

Re: Repair of 1968 Gibson J-45

That's very good work Barry! Nice. I am not so sure about it being a 1968, it may be newer, but it is a Norlin era Gibson. Those are the ones with the double X-brace and the huge bridge plate. Have you considered doing anything with that? Since you have to fix the binding, you might be able to pull ...
by Mark Swanson
Thu Sep 06, 2018 10:43 am
Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
Topic: Looking for tuning machine screw
Replies: 21
Views: 24109

Re: Looking for tuning machine screw

Those don't look like the original tuners to me. The original guitar probably had three on a strip Klusons.
by Mark Swanson
Wed Jun 27, 2018 3:55 pm
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: Parlor Based on Antes Plans, bracing
Replies: 5
Views: 8897

Re: Parlor Based on Antes Plans, bracing

It was an honor and a great time! It was mind-blowing to play all those guitars.
by Mark Swanson
Wed Jun 27, 2018 10:23 am
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: Parlor Based on Antes Plans, bracing
Replies: 5
Views: 8897

Re: Parlor Based on Antes Plans, bracing

I think you'll be fine with those dimensions. The redwood does need to be a bit thicker.
Sorry that I missed the last convention! At the previous two, I was the musician who got to play for the listening session, and I missed doing it again last time.
by Mark Swanson
Sun Jun 17, 2018 5:19 pm
Forum: Glues and Finishes
Topic: Looking for tips on dying a mahogany neck
Replies: 12
Views: 15670

Re: Looking for tips on dying a mahogany neck

I haven't done it. I haven't found a need to die a mahogany neck, but if I did I think I'd just use some dark shellac base coats.
by Mark Swanson
Fri Jun 08, 2018 8:42 am
Forum: Glues and Finishes
Topic: Looking for tips on dying a mahogany neck
Replies: 12
Views: 15670

Re: Looking for tips on dying a mahogany neck

Hi Jim! it's good to see you posting and hope all is well.
I agree with the comments here, that works great.

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