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by Dave Gentner
Sun Jun 18, 2023 11:15 am
Forum: Archtop Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: Building a Semi-Hollow Archtop Bass
Replies: 5
Views: 8082

Re: Building a Semi-Hollow Archtop Bass

Thanks guys for the responses. I've decided on quilted big leaf maple. This is a Casino I made recently using quilted maple.
by Dave Gentner
Sat Jun 17, 2023 11:17 am
Forum: Archtop Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: Building a Semi-Hollow Archtop Bass
Replies: 5
Views: 8082

Building a Semi-Hollow Archtop Bass

I've been asked to build a a semi-hollow archtop bass similar to the Guild Starfire. I'm trying to decide whether I should go with mahogany or maple for the top, back, sides, and center block. My customer is interested in the "woofy" sound from the big Gibson pickups of the '60s.
by Dave Gentner
Tue Jan 24, 2023 4:02 pm
Forum: Glues and Finishes
Topic: Protecting Acrylic Art
Replies: 1
Views: 6260

Protecting Acrylic Art

I've been asked to spray a protective coating over some acrylic artwork on a strat. Any suggestions as to what I should use? I normally shoot nitro.
by Dave Gentner
Sun Nov 13, 2022 10:57 am
Forum: Archtop Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: ES 330/ Casino
Replies: 5
Views: 6924

Re: ES 330/ Casino

Wow, Barry, thanks for the reference. The bracing appears to be spruce and is fitted to the inner contour of the top like on the 335 without the kerfing. I assume its 4" wide to accommodate the TOM posts. I wonder about the neck block. Is it 4" wide also and just long enough to handle the ...
by Dave Gentner
Fri Nov 11, 2022 9:26 pm
Forum: Archtop Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: ES 330/ Casino
Replies: 5
Views: 6924

ES 330/ Casino

I'm considering building an ES 330/ Casino style guitar for a friend. I've made an ES 335 and am pretty sure all the ES style bodies are the same. I have a CNC and have programmed it to carve the top and back. My question is how was the 330 braced? I know it was fully hollow as opposed to the solid ...
by Dave Gentner
Fri Mar 11, 2022 9:44 am
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: The Tree Quilted Mahogany
Replies: 5
Views: 4126

Re: The Tree Quilted Mahogany

Yes, it matters. As I said above I built a guitar with wood from "the tree". Aside from its beauty I was amazed at the density and hardness of the wood. The guitar had a depth of sound much greater than any mahogany, quilted or otherwise, I've worked with in the past.
by Dave Gentner
Thu Mar 10, 2022 3:09 pm
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: The Tree Quilted Mahogany
Replies: 5
Views: 4126

The Tree Quilted Mahogany

Does anybody know anything about the guy selling sets of quilted mahogany on thetreeguitarsets.com? They're beautiful, but are they legit? I built a guitar with a set from the tree that I got from RC several years ago. Great sounding guitar, the densest mahogany I've ever worked with.
by Dave Gentner
Thu Sep 02, 2021 12:47 pm
Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
Topic: Gluing composite bridge on Martin
Replies: 3
Views: 4291

Re: Gluing composite bridge on Martin

I just talked to Martin. They use 3M Scotchweld PR 600. It's a plastic/rubber instant adhesive cyanoacrylate.
by Dave Gentner
Thu Sep 02, 2021 12:27 pm
Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
Topic: Gluing composite bridge on Martin
Replies: 3
Views: 4291

Gluing composite bridge on Martin

I'm looking for a recommendation as to what glue to use when regluing a bridge on a Martin 00CXAE Grand Concert. The bridge is composite and the top is Formica. I know Titebond won't work (tried it). I'm thinking I'll have to use epoxy.
by Dave Gentner
Wed Jun 16, 2021 3:15 pm
Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
Topic: Neck removal on Martin 12 string
Replies: 3
Views: 5587

Neck removal on Martin 12 string

I was given a Martin GPC12PA4 to work on. The heel doesn't fit flush with the body. After removing the serial number block from the neck block I found that the bolt that attaches the neck to the body was missing. I replaced the bolt and tightened it but the heel still did not pull in flush. So now I...
by Dave Gentner
Mon Mar 14, 2016 1:47 pm
Forum: Glues and Finishes
Topic: Dealing With UV Cured Finish
Replies: 7
Views: 12063

Dealing With UV Cured Finish

Has anyone come up with a way to repair uv cured poly finishes other than ca? I've recently had a customer ask if I could make some modifications to his Taylor. Specifically an ebony backstrap on the peghead and abalone purfling on the top. I said I could do it but the finish would be a problem. Any...
by Dave Gentner
Wed Mar 09, 2016 8:17 pm
Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
Topic: Moisture IN Poly Finish
Replies: 10
Views: 12858

Re: Moisture IN Poly Finish

I stand corrected. After reexamining the finish I believe it is lacquer. I thought I had touched it with acetone, but realized I hadn't. I was basing my assumption on the way it reacted to the alcohol. I lightly touched an inconspicuous spot with acetone and it softened. So my apologies Mark.
by Dave Gentner
Wed Mar 09, 2016 4:58 pm
Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
Topic: Moisture IN Poly Finish
Replies: 10
Views: 12858

Re: Moisture IN Poly Finish

You're correct Mark, it is a red label FG-110, but the finish is not lacquer. It's poly. Acetone doesn't phase it. I work with nitro cellulose lacquer everyday. It's the only thing I shoot on my guitars. So I'm familiar with the product. I did manage to get rid of the milkiness however, basically wi...
by Dave Gentner
Tue Mar 08, 2016 10:57 pm
Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
Topic: Moisture IN Poly Finish
Replies: 10
Views: 12858

Re: Moisture IN Poly Finish

Buffing was the first thing I tried.
by Dave Gentner
Tue Mar 08, 2016 7:55 pm
Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
Topic: Moisture IN Poly Finish
Replies: 10
Views: 12858

Re: Moisture IN Poly Finish

Don't think its separating. Tried a hair drier to no avail.
by Dave Gentner
Tue Mar 08, 2016 3:24 pm
Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
Topic: Moisture IN Poly Finish
Replies: 10
Views: 12858

Moisture IN Poly Finish

I'm resetting the neck on an old Yamaha F-110. After steaming out the neck there are milky splotches on the top of the guitar. I assume this is moisture that has penetrated the finish. If this was a nitro finish I would lightly wipe it with denatured alcohol, but this finish is poly something. The a...
by Dave Gentner
Fri Feb 12, 2016 11:42 am
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: Shipping To Germany
Replies: 11
Views: 10557

Re: Shipping To Germany

Here's the guitar.
by Dave Gentner
Fri Feb 12, 2016 11:35 am
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: Shipping To Germany
Replies: 11
Views: 10557

Re: Shipping To Germany

So here's the follow up. I shipped the guitar two weeks ago via USPS Global Express. The post office partners with FedEx. I had valued the guitar at $2500. It got as far as Louisville (I'm in Paducah, KY) and FedEx rejected it. They only accept items valued at $2499 or less! I remailed the guitar ag...
by Dave Gentner
Wed Jan 27, 2016 12:13 am
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: Shipping To Germany
Replies: 11
Views: 10557

Re: Shipping To Germany

Wow, that's great Freeman, thanks.
by Dave Gentner
Tue Jan 26, 2016 5:12 pm
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: Shipping To Germany
Replies: 11
Views: 10557

Shipping To Germany

I just finished a guitar that I'm about to ship to a customer in Germany. The back and sides are cocobolo, sitka top, mahogany neck, ebony fingerboard and bridge, snakewood binding. I'm planning on shipping it USPS. It's my understanding that all I have to fill out is the simple Customs Declaration ...

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