1961 Martin OO-18G [3.2 lbs] :: clean up & bridge reglue

July 6, 2016

This vintage Martin was picked up this morning after having it's bridge reglued, a couple loose back brace ends secured and an overall cleaning. The owner's mother purchased this guitar for her brand new in 1961 for $160! After 55 years together, she is looking to sell it so please feel free to contact me if you are interested.

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Bridge reglue :: 1961 Martin OO-18G

July 5, 2016

A vintage Martin classical came in with it's bridge removed. I cleaned up the mating surfaces, made a few custom clamping cauls (one internal, three external) and reglued the bridge with hot hide glue.

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Broken headstock :: Fender Tim Armstrong Hellcat [4.9 lbs]

June 26, 2016

A Tim Armstrong Hellcat Fender signature model acoustic in for a headstock repair. This head break closed up nice and tight.

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Headstock repair :: Fender Tim Armstrong Hellcat

June 23, 2016

A Fender acoustic in with a broken headstock. Part of the break follows the scarf joint and then on the bass side it goes vertical. Fortunately it was a nice clean break and hinged on the overlay (ie still attached).

My glue of choice on a clean headstock break is hot hide glue. It dries super hard and is not susceptible to creep like yellow or white glues. Creep is when the glue joint slowly deforms under load.