New Chubbuck “jumbo” acoustic :: gluing in the laminated Macassar ebony / redwood burl soundport reinforcement.
#wideAngleWednesday
2002 Martin OOO-16SRGT :: headstock breaks.
The top of the bass side headstock [upper right in photo] was split and the bottom treble side [lower left in photo] cracked. I opened the cracks, applied hot hide glue and clamped them both. The lower crack extended into the barrel of the neck so I had to smooth the break’s transition. The lower repair left the neck feeling smooth to the touch and was not touched up cosmetically to save on costs.
2002 Martin OOO-16SRGT :: top and headstock breaks, K&K pickup install.
This top has cracks that were previously poorly repaired. I ended up installing twelve reinforcement cleats in total under the five cracks. Ideally I would have liked to have completely undone a few of the crack repairs to yield a more cosmetic repair.
Thankfully the headstock cracks were not previously repaired and I was able to start from clean breaks. A K&K Pure Mini pickup was installed as well.
1976 Gibson ES-175D :: new stainless steel frets.
This guitar is going through a trial run on my new Stew Mac neck jig. I’m really digging it so far!
#fisheyeFriday
1972 Yamaha FG-110, customized by it’s previous owner.
"DALFERRO"
In the shop for a restring.