'69 Custom F-512 Restoration
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Fixit
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Yes, some of the kerfing was damaged from the binding removal and some remained stuck to the binding. So the damaged kerfing was removed and will replaced prior to the back being replaced.
wileypickett
Enlightened Member
For scraping the neck, do you use scrapers radiused to accommodate Guild necks? I use razor blade scrapers on flat surfaces, but of course you can't use them on rounded surfaces. (Or, I can't anyway!)
So, the guitar has been completely taken apart, at this point. Here's some parts:
Very cool Tom. Another interesting thing about this picture is how much darker the binding appears under the yellowed nitrocellulose lacquer. When I was talking in another thread about how the new emerald green Starfires aren't really the right color, the yellowing of the NCL over time explains a lot of the disparity. And this F512 is about the same age as Greenie.
Fixit
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I do have radius scrapers, however the real key is a very sharp edge and draw the edge toward you with the grain. Never push the scraper where it can dig into the wood and let the sharp edge do the work with light pressure. Not to mention lots of attention not to take any more than the finish.
Fixit
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True enough Sandy! That is why it is so difficult to touch up vintage guitars and get a good color match.
Fixit
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Tommy,
usually if the pickguard is not warping already, it will remain flat. Once one is curling up though it is almost impossible to get it to lay flat again and stay that way. That is especially true if you are going lacquer over it. As the lacquer dries and shrinks it usually helps the guard to curl again. I almost always have to replace them if that is the case. None the less I also don't take chances and will store them while waiting to go back on the guitar under something heavy and flat just to be sure.
Says the man who can touch up vintage guitars better than anyone I've ever known. :encouragement:
70man
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My first look at the progress,I should look around more......................looking great Tom and Dave.Thank You really enjoying the posting, thank you for the email notification.
Stu
Stu
Shop has been busy and we're catching up from NAMM. But, here's a bit of an update:
Nice, new, hand-crafted bridge in Brazilian rosewood. The old one is there for comparison.
Here's the neck, refinished.
And the headstock. Looking good!
Things are moving along nicely.
Nice, new, hand-crafted bridge in Brazilian rosewood. The old one is there for comparison.
Here's the neck, refinished.
And the headstock. Looking good!
Things are moving along nicely.
70man
Member
oooooooooooooooooahhhh!!!! Me like that a lot,going great
txbumper57
Enlightened Member
WOW, That is coming along nicely. Great work Tom and Dave! Stu you are one lucky man! Just beautiful!
Part I and part II joined into one thread. Image restriction is per-post, not per-thread (I think). Tom, Dave, let me know if you have any trouble adding to this thread.
p.s./ progress looks awesome, guys!
p.s./ progress looks awesome, guys!
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Fixit
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Thanks, Chazmo