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- Thu Apr 19, 2012 6:04 pm
- Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
- Topic: Late 60's Goya finish question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7525
Late 60's Goya finish question
Hello I have an old Goya nylon string that the finish is doing that orange peel thing. It's only on the neck and head stock. What type of finish is this likely to be(I think nitro) and is there a fix? I'm only familiar working with lacquer and urathane. The owner commented that the guitar had seen a...
- Tue Apr 17, 2012 7:53 pm
- Forum: The Local Materials Challenge (Closed)
- Topic: $100 Local Materials Challenge,Tristan Williams Semi-hollow Tele
- Replies: 5
- Views: 20622
Re: $100 Local Materials Challenge,Tristan Williams Semi-hollow Tele
You resawed and riped with a hand saw, I vote just call it walnut and soldier on.
Steven
Steven
- Tue Apr 17, 2012 7:51 pm
- Forum: Jam Session
- Topic: So all I wanted was some hot water...
- Replies: 12
- Views: 12472
Re: So all I wanted was some hot water...
Opps forgot picture
- Tue Apr 17, 2012 12:03 am
- Forum: Jam Session
- Topic: So all I wanted was some hot water...
- Replies: 12
- Views: 12472
Re: So all I wanted was some hot water...
Just want to add this
I never have what I need for any plumbing project and I found this at a thrift store for $6. Heats to 140deg in 6-7 min.
I never have what I need for any plumbing project and I found this at a thrift store for $6. Heats to 140deg in 6-7 min.
- Sat Apr 07, 2012 12:37 pm
- Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
- Topic: 1972 Hofner adjustable neck
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7630
Re: 1972 Hofner adjustable neck
Forgot to add this pic. It was signed by someone but I cant tell which way is upsidedown.
- Sat Apr 07, 2012 12:28 pm
- Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
- Topic: 1972 Hofner adjustable neck
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7630
Re: 1972 Hofner adjustable neck
Ok, that was easy. I think it's been astablished this is a bad neck joint, but short of adding shims I am wondering about the logic of such a easily disassembled joint. It's almost a colapsable guitar. I didn't think carry on luggage was that big of a concern in the 70's. I think I'm going to do som...
- Sat Apr 07, 2012 11:24 am
- Forum: The Local Materials Challenge (Closed)
- Topic: $100 local materials challenge, David Frassetto's lapsteel (Completed 4/13/12)
- Replies: 33
- Views: 81704
Re: $100 local materials challenge, David Frassetto's lapsteel
Very cool David, I'm thinking about entering a lap steel my self. So they grow masonite and acrylic near you?(wink)
And did any one else notice that curly maple in you first pic?
And did any one else notice that curly maple in you first pic?
- Sat Apr 07, 2012 11:05 am
- Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
- Topic: 1972 Hofner adjustable neck
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7630
Re: 1972 Hofner adjustable neck
Thanks for the links Keith. I was able to find disciptions on the web Which I couldn't get my head around. The pics really help. Now I can't wait to get this apart.
Thanks
Steven
Thanks
Steven
- Fri Apr 06, 2012 7:06 pm
- Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
- Topic: 1972 Hofner adjustable neck
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7630
1972 Hofner adjustable neck
I have an old Hofner flat top in the shop and am trying to understand the adjustable neck. Any help would be great. It's just a friend's old beater but I would like to make it playable.
Thanks
Steven
Thanks
Steven
- Wed Mar 28, 2012 10:32 pm
- Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
- Topic: 1940's Gibson j35 bridge plate
- Replies: 14
- Views: 16003
Re: 1940's Gibson j35 bridge plate
Thank you all for the replies
I am going to get the plate saver tool. I have another guitar(low value) that I was going to replace the plate but can use to test. I haven't pulled the plate on such a vintage instrument so i want to do the right thing.
Thanks
Steven
I am going to get the plate saver tool. I have another guitar(low value) that I was going to replace the plate but can use to test. I haven't pulled the plate on such a vintage instrument so i want to do the right thing.
Thanks
Steven
- Fri Mar 23, 2012 9:01 pm
- Forum: Challenges
- Topic: The next MIMF challenge- ideas anyone?
- Replies: 59
- Views: 154114
Re: The next MIMF challenge- ideas anyone?
I like the "local wood" idea. What ever the challenge I think it's fun and creates a lot of activity on the forum.
Just for fun how about "recreate you're very first instrument" challenge. Yes, hard to judge, but a lot of plywood and interesting instruments.
Steven
Just for fun how about "recreate you're very first instrument" challenge. Yes, hard to judge, but a lot of plywood and interesting instruments.
Steven
- Fri Mar 23, 2012 3:26 pm
- Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
- Topic: 1940's Gibson j35 bridge plate
- Replies: 14
- Views: 16003
Re: 1940's Gibson j35 bridge plate
Thanks Arnt I had checked on the value of the guitar and was suprised. But since she has no money to invest in the instrument I was looking for the least invasive/most reversable fix. I'm not sure about the bridge bolts. Most of the pictures I found have them, but not all. Also she said the bridge &...
- Fri Mar 23, 2012 7:53 am
- Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
- Topic: 1940's Gibson j35 bridge plate
- Replies: 14
- Views: 16003
Re: 1940's Gibson j35 bridge plate
Thanks for the replies. I know a plate repair/replace would be the best fix. I was hoping to offer her an inexpensive alternative.
Thanks
Steven
Thanks
Steven
- Tue Mar 20, 2012 10:40 pm
- Forum: Solid-Body and Chambered or Semi-Solid Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars
- Topic: Ashbory type bass
- Replies: 19
- Views: 19747
Re: Ashbory type bass
Very nice. Love the use of osage. I think it is an under used timber.
Stevem
Stevem
- Tue Mar 20, 2012 10:24 pm
- Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
- Topic: 1940's Gibson j35 bridge plate
- Replies: 14
- Views: 16003
1940's Gibson j35 bridge plate
I've had this very lovely lady bring me this Gibson she has owned since she was 12(the guitar was 10 when she got it) complaining about a lose of tone and requesting a truss rod adjustment. I knew that was not the issue and agreed to do it and change the strings at a very very minimal fee. The bridg...
- Sun Jan 08, 2012 3:49 pm
- Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
- Topic: Two pics-in-a-post?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 15217
Re: Two pics-in-a-post?
Just wondering if I registered wrong or are posting from the future Deb?
- Sun Jan 08, 2012 3:32 pm
- Forum: Solid-Body and Chambered or Semi-Solid Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars
- Topic: Bass Guitars "Own" section?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 26789
Re: Three "and Bass Guitars" areas confusion
I guess I'm on the fence about this one. While guitars and basses have their own unique characters, I would worry about input being missed becouse a guitar builder never looks at the bass section or vice versa.
Oh and also-
Thanks Charlie and Thank you Deb for so many years.
Steven
Oh and also-
Thanks Charlie and Thank you Deb for so many years.
Steven