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    Re: Need Advice On Fixing This Binding Issue

    That looks like an old archtop guitar…please tell us what make and model.
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    Re: Need old Harmony Tuning Machine Parts

    As a full time repairman who has dealt with many of these same vintage tuners(and replaced them with the Stewmac Golden Age reproductions), I think any player will be much happier with the modern,...
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    Re: Should I become a luthier?

    I was a cabinetmaker for 35 years. 23 years ago I began messing with instruments: at this point I’ve built four from scratch, and do repairs full time. I love repair work: I like old instruments, and...
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    Re: Old Woodworking Machines

    I have the same Powermatic press, only from about 1971, in metallic green and a white racing stripe(what were they thinking?). I much prefer the earlier 'pea green' color of Walt's example. Nice save...
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    Re: Repair frustration

    Unfortunately, you need to find a competent luthier. IMO, telling a customer that fresh fretwork needs to ‘settle in’ is just nonsense, and a bad excuse.I say that as a luthier myself, and full time...
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    Re: Vintage Epiphone Rivoli

    With a serial number of 62002, it dates to late 1950, according to the database at the Unofficial NY Epiphone website(an excellent source for all things Epiphone(those made in NYC, like yours).
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    Re: Removing label from Gibson A model

    Frank Ford's link, and description, worked like a charm(J. Condino describes the same technique). Thanks!
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    Re: Removing label from Gibson A model

    Hi Mike, thanks, an excellent link! I have in past years found much helpful info for various other repairs, on Frank's site.
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    Removing label from Gibson A model

    I have a teens Gibson A in my shop, for regluing of a partially open back seam. The label is centered on the open seam, and has split or torn in line with the seam. I have advised the owner that the...
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    Re: What to Do?

    My sister-in-law bought an A.C. Fairbanks bowlback recently, from a work colleague. She doesn't play: I do, and I repair. She showed it to me, and because she has found many useful items(including...
  11. Thread: Epifanes

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    Re: Epifanes

    Which type of Epihanes are you all using? I'm familiar with one type for furniture use(Woodfinish Matte, sprayed), but would like to know the best one to use for instruments.
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    Re: Post a picture of what's on your bench?

    I too often get more excited, when faced with a damaged or trashed ‘basket case’ project, than something in good condition. I think, ‘I can fix this’: something is very appealing to me about that....
  13. Re: Samuel Charters's book A Trumpet around the Corner and mandol

    Sounds like an interesting read. I do like Sam C.'s writings, especially his book where he discovers Joseph Spence in the Bahamas.
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    Re: Old Woodworking Machines

    I've had one for 40 years, from '71, been a great saw. Used it in my cabinet- and furniture making business. I only wish it had the earlier era pea green paint, instead of metallic green. It's...
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    Re: Old Woodworking Machines

    I am looking for a DiAcro 12" roller mill(or similar), to use for sizing bar fret stock. Also, perhaps, a long shear, for slicing sheets of celluloid, for binding strips. Any leads will be...
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    Re: Old Woodworking Machines

    I have the same model, from '71, owned it now for 40 years. Great machine. Someone must have whaled on it, to crack the casting. Nice save!
  17. Re: lattice or x brace reconstruction on oval hole 1915 Washburn?

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    This is a very similar Regal made, 'Stahl' labeled mando, on which I made similar, extensive repairs several years ago. First I repaired the considerable distortion around the...
  18. Re: Early Gibson F-4 mandolins with both carved and arch tops?

    [QUOTE The biggest change during the period would have been the introduction of the truss rod in the early 20's, and the advent of lacquer sometime during the mid to late 20's. End Quote)

    IMO,...
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    Re: table top drill press

    Two years ago I bought a bench top Grizzy for my wife to use in her studio. So far, so good: works well, no complaints. And under $200, if I remember correctly.
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    Re: Is this really a Gibson?

    'This is not how to present an instrument for sale.'

    Too true! But, very common in many of the ads I see, LOL.
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    Re: Martin D-18 Bridge plate issue

    I agree with the OP, in that I would not(in most any circumstance) use epoxy to reglue a Martin bridge. The best repairs to this D-18 can only be achieved, IMO, and as others have suggested, by...
  22. Re: Inspecting and caring for a vintage Gibson A

    I have a '21 A model mando, in good condition. I recently noticed that the first five to six frets are significantly misplaced, causing intonation problems. Eventually I plan to correct this by...
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    Re: Old S.S. Stewart mandolin

    I have the same type S.S.Stewart mandolin, rosewood back, etc(although in very worn condition). Described by seller as Martin made, and I too saw Jake Wildwood's description of the one in his shop as...
  24. Re: Restoring a mandolin by Salvador Ibanez e Hijos

    A truly lovely, sympathetic restoration-bravo!
  25. Re: neck joint type on vintage Martin mandolins?

    John, that's great, and it does make sense. Thanks!
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