1958 Gibson LG-0 [3.7 lbs] :: Loose back braces & center seam

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1958 Gibson LG-0 [3.7 lbs] :: Loose back braces & center seam

This 57 year old Gibson has some minor back issues involving multiple loose braces and an open center seam from block-to-block.  The back does not have an internal center seam reinforcement to keep the joint closed and I opted to not install any cleats.  The reinforcement cleats were omitted as the guitar will be for sale and I did not want to potentially devalue the owner's mostly-original guitar.

Loose back brace :: 1958 Gibson LG-O

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Loose back brace :: 1958 Gibson LG-O

Here I'm gluing up a loose back brace with a scissor jack inside and two cam clamps on the outside.  The center seam is also open so that will be glued up as well.