Dan represents everything that is good about RUclips... taking the skills you have learned through years of doing what you love and sharing it with world one video at a time.
Your comment is a bit off. It is a lot more than that, both inspirational and educational delivered with humour and seasoned expertise. He even uses handmade tools and simple methods you can do at home without spending on tools.
How can even one person dislike anything about Dan Erlewine? I wouldn't run a guitar repair shop without finding this man on RUclips and his video's / books are my 'go to' media if I need help!
Dan Erlewine is a true Luthier and a gentleman! I once wanted to contact him with a question and he was gracious and honest in his reply. What a great guy!
RalphMalf me TOO! I own a few and doodle around, but I find the craftsmanship of a luthier fascinating. I want to learn to do this kind of stuff as much or more than learning to play.
RalphMalf, I can't play either....But because of people like Dan who are taking the time to share their guitar skills, I bought a cheap guitar and began my studies. I might even build a guitar.....Looks like fun!
You are not alone. I too am a non-guitar player...but I'm going to change that. I've ordered a very cheap T style guitar. We both enjoy watching someone do something well. Almost all of us enjoy doing that.
Definately a voice for voiceovers that lends a character of honesty, trust and respect to the listener. Time tested and humble Expert Luthier, never cuts corners or fudges any repair or restoration project. Thanks Dan !
Thanks for helping us be handy with our guitars. I love my Martin had it for so many years and your videos are helping me take care of him. Great videos again thanks
I love those videos that you from Stewart McDonald put up!!! I work on guitars myself, but not at that level, and it's so inspiring to see how good craftsmanship it is when you're putting hands on a guitar, and witch tools you’re using!!! In fact, made myself copies of many of those tools seen here! Best Regards Tobias Karlsson in Sweden
Absolutely brilliant! How do you take a belly out of a flat top behind the bridge? After using steam, humidity bag, and clamps, i finally used clamps and a folded up towel, and deliberately broke the inside bracing loose, and reglued the bracing with clamps inside, while i clamped the belly flat. A bit drastic but the guitar came out fine. Lol
I like you. Your videos are extremely helpful and packed with good useful applicable information and the touch of humor was very tasteful. You seem like someone who would be great to work with/for.
Because he is good at his job, he is honest, and he doesn't have an ego. There are too many "It's my way or the highway" guys out there and Dan is a "I'm going to show you how I do it, just my two cents" type of person.
I used to apprentice under a very well known luthier/tech in NYC who's demeanor was very much like Dan's, The 2 of them crossed paths numerous times and he always told me that dan was the nicest and most genuine guy he'd ever met, as well as the BEST in the business. Tells you how a true professional will talk about the best..the guys who would dare rag on Dan are the hacks of the world.
BAJARACER43X They rag on him because of the stuff Stew-Mac sells. Every video is a commercial for their products (Theres nothin wrong with that though)
I had a badly warped Croatian tamburitza and put the sandpaper (abrasive face up) directly on the bridge location and sanded the bridge to conform on location (w/ short wiggling strokes). I can envision a hybrid of both of our methods, sanding bridge directly on instrument just enough to remove chalk & reveal exact needed shape for your teflon piece; this would allow applying more pressure during sanding than my method.
you could also carefully double tape the sand paper to the guitar top and use it as your sanding block, and move the work parallel to the string direction to get a perfect matched surface ;)
I do straight up carpentry. I watch these for ideas I can transfer. Even without that, I’d still really watching a real pro do his work. It is a pleasure.
This was so good! Tks so much! exactly the issue I am facing with an old Emperador. Bridge is way up and glue released, and the guitar face has warped slightly over time. Notes taken. Hey Im only a few years late getting here! hahaha.
If ever there were a symbol of a fulfilling life, Dan is just that. I don't even play guitar and I love these videos. Thanks for the knowledge and laughs! Love your passion.
Dan, I am in total awe of your luthier skills, and how interesting you make guitar repair. I must say that in this case, however, I have to question you a little bit. You said that your customer thought the action was getting bad, leading you to discover that the bridge was lifting off. Your fix was masterfully done, but it seems to me that you did not address the larger problem, that of the guitar bellying up. Even if you re-seat the bridge, the top is still bellied up, and the action will never be as it was when the guitar was new. Wouldn't a better fix have been to glue down the bridge, and then install the JLD Bridge Doctor, (which I believe Stew-Mac sells)?
Sir. The bracing on my Mandolin has come loose. I was able to glue and clamp through the factory electric pickup hole (that hole cut through the braces!) but its just not up to the task anymore with the string tension. Can I put a violin type strut in there under the sagging brace bar? Would a solid support between the top and bottom ruin the sound? Its not an expensive model but it looks brand new besides the sunken soundboard. Its for a new mandolin player.
How about an actually warped top? Some jerk put 2 sets of standard strings on a 12-string acoustic (yamaha fg-411-12) and left it in an apparently outdoor workshop environment. I cleaned up the fingerboard real nice and pretty and successfully replaced the nut. After all that I noticed the top has actually warped (buckled) at the neck side of the sound hole. Wish I noticed when I bought it but here we are. Can it be fixed or is she done?
This D-35 is not the same guitar featured on our Trade Secret #253. This is a 1966 D-35 oppose to the 1977 D-35 in Trade Secrets 253. Here is a link to both: #253 www.stewmac.com/How-To/Trade_Secrets/easy_binding_repair_on_a_martin_d-35.html #262 www.stewmac.com/How-To/Trade_Secrets/Problem_a_WaRpEd_guitar_top.html
hey Dan I have a question for you I have a 19 70 something Japanese Greco 12 string guitar it's a small 12 string what I think they call a halfknot?? the problem is is that the string tension has pulled the bridge and put a bow or a dip in front of the bridge it's broken the supports underneath it's going to have to be jacked up probably steamed and jacked up and then reglued I took it to a luthier down here in Florida he said he could do it but that was almost a year ago if I got this guitar to you would you be able to assess it and maybe fix I want a small body 12-string like this for the brightness of sound it's got a good solid body on it other than this dip right in front of the bridge any info would be good info if you have time thanks
How are there 39 dislikes? This man is a pro in his profession and is as sweet a man as can be. I know there are millions of assholes out there but for sure there are 39.
Excellent video. I like this sort of thing and its always informative. The tips from fixing guitars are also useful when fixing cars - clamping, gluing etc
Good day,I have the same problem on a guitar I was given.i used epoxy resin to hot-glue.watching what you did makes me feel I messed up.what are your thoughts. Thank you.
Picked up a Washburn jazz archtop electric this week. Real pretty, some crazing around the F holes...but I can see the top under the bridge is sinking down, causing the need to have the bridge adjusted as high as it will go, and even that wasn't enough till I added two felt strips under it. Not perfect, but close. You can see how this push in has warped the F holes...the inner side of them is lower than the outer side. I'd like to put a support inside the guitar..I'm not worried about losing tone with a support inside, as I still believe it's all about the pickups, frets, pots, settings, etc. (I have a solid body electric I run with the same type of strings..flatwound Thomastik heavy gauge) and the tone is perfect) (Vintage pots on it..don't remember what, but they certainly aren't producing a bright tone..an accident that I got that right) So, any ideas on how to support the top inside the guitar under the bridge? Maybe even over a period of time get it moving up about 3/8's of an inch?
I had same issue. I was contemplating the same solution, a simple wedge type brace. It would still be a hollow body but just not as hollow as it once was. I found a brace had come unglued and glue and clamp brought the top right back up but stringing the guitar pushed the bridge back down again about 1/8 inch
It would be interesting to see how you deal with a warped / twisted necks, acoustic or electric, especially with a set neck. Could you do a video on that ?
I have a swollen top and back the action has raised quite a bit. The bridge is still intact. Due to lockdown in current situation I can not find or take it to a repair shop. Is there anything I can do at home to fix that. Ps : it's a yamaha f600 with laminate top.
I have watched a few of your videos and they are all clear, helpful and humorous! Thank you for all of your invaluable guidance. I have one question though: when would you use this method vs. a bridge doctor vs. belly reducing cauls? I see how the different methods work but am struggling to understand the applications and pros/cons of each.
Nice job, Dan!I should send you my HD-28L ... Martin does inadequate work on these types of things, then tells me to send it out to a local guy! Who did the trick!
Our Trade Secrets! Issue 141 is a great reference for this kind of repair. www.stewmac.com/How-To/Online_Resources/Learn_About_Guitar_Bridge_and_Tailpiece_Installati/Christines_inexpensive_guitar_needs_a_bridge_repair_fix_it_or_pitch_it.html
Probalby a ridiculus question, but - it seems bridges give a lot of trouble because they warp, or the guitar surface warps, or eventually the glue fails. So why not put anothar wood piece same size as bridge, inside the guitar underneath the bridge, and put couple of small bolts thru both. The glue and the underside wood piece prevents the bolt holes from bearing all the load, yes?
Do you know anything about fixing the side of a guitar? I have a Gibson ES-125 (Wartime font on the headstock - no serial number) that has a bow on the side of the guitar (right around where it might rest on your knee), to where it's broken free from the binding. Some of the hardware needs replaced... the tuning knobs at the top have actually started to crumble, they're so old, but I read that those don't go for a whole lot, comparatively speaking. I was just wondering if anyone knew off-hand what fixing this warped side panel on this old guitar would be like. I'd hate to go to a music store and get ripped off if it's not as bad as it looks. :/
It's really tough to say how difficult or in-depth this repair would be without being able to see the guitar. If you could attach a few pictures of the guitar to an email and send it to us at service@stewmac.com, we would be happy to advise you.
I settled with the warp on my cheap Framus students guitar from 196?. Playability is ok, and the sound also. Bridge is held down by screws. This guitar breathes the air of the early 60s and I will write my songs on it (sounds like from Lola by the kinks).
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That bridge pop-out bit, hilarious.
+notanotherreviewer Agreed :)
+notanotherreviewer Tbh I almost sh*t myself when that happened haha
Nicely played!
+1 I literally jumped when it popped off :D
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Dan represents everything that is good about RUclips... taking the skills you have learned through years of doing what you love and sharing it with world one video at a time.
Keep in mind this is an add for stewmac, nothing more.
Your comment is a bit off. It is a lot more than that, both inspirational and educational delivered with humour and seasoned expertise. He even uses handmade tools and simple methods you can do at home without spending on tools.
Dynamic Prepper
Yes, and the bridge popping off was pretty funny too....
cast390 It's ad, and it really is more than just an ad.
@@cast390 haha it's more than just an add. You can tell Dan has a real passion.
How can even one person dislike anything about Dan Erlewine? I wouldn't run a guitar repair shop without finding this man on RUclips and his video's / books are my 'go to' media if I need help!
Dan Erlewine is a true Luthier and a gentleman! I once wanted to contact him with a question and he was gracious and honest in his reply. What a great guy!
I can't play guitar, but I'm fascinated on how you fix them. Im addicted to all of your videos. Binge watched them all! LOL
RalphMalf me TOO! I own a few and doodle around, but I find the craftsmanship of a luthier fascinating. I want to learn to do this kind of stuff as much or more than learning to play.
You should watch the violin repair videos also, very much the same only the repairs are (usually) more expensive.
RalphMalf,
I can't play either....But because of people like Dan who are taking the time to share their guitar skills, I bought a cheap guitar and began my studies. I might even build a guitar.....Looks like fun!
You are not alone. I too am a non-guitar player...but I'm going to change that.
I've ordered a very cheap T style guitar.
We both enjoy watching someone do something well. Almost all of us enjoy doing that.
I could watch Dan Erlewine work all day. Master craftsman.
These videos never get old, great job as always!
That bridge pop is pure gold!
This gentleman reminds me of my grandfather. He had a tool for every job you could imagine and was a fix it genius.
Definately a voice for voiceovers that lends a character of honesty, trust and respect to the listener. Time tested and humble Expert Luthier, never cuts corners or fudges any repair or restoration project. Thanks Dan !
It is always great to see a master at work
I learn something new every time I watch a Stew Mac video, AND I thoroughly enjoy Dan's approach to his work!
I recently discovered this Chanel after having my banjo repaired. And I may give some of this a try. I ready enjoy the craftsmanship.
The popping bridge scared me a bit
I love to watch the skill from a master of his craft.
i swear your videos are becoming better each time a new one is released :)
could watch your Instructionals for hours. ... nice guy with fantastic knowlegde!!!
You know from the start of the video ..this man knows his stuff. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for helping us be handy with our guitars. I love my Martin had it for so many years and your videos are helping me take care of him. Great videos again thanks
I can not believe how much I enjoy these videos......
Thanks, Dan! I enjoy seeing these videos. All the best to you!
If Dan had been my teacher in school, I would have actually learned something! Super-valuable instruction here.
Perfect lesson in working smart and not overcomplicating a repair project. Well done.
I love watching you. A gentle giant in my book. A true professional.
This man is a national treasure.
Alot of folks don't like stew mac because of the tool prices but I must say they don't talk crap and they know alot.
My favorite guitar restoration channel.
Damn , that bridge pop off scared the crap outta me!
Wow, as a stew mac client on the electric guitar side... This is simply awesome for my martin that has this issue..
I had to rewind that bridge popping off part. Dan’s sense of humor is classic!
"Back In The Saddle Again" after tweaking the saddle. :) I love nerd humor. You da man Dan!
I love those videos that you from Stewart McDonald put up!!! I work on guitars myself,
but not at that level, and it's so inspiring to see how good craftsmanship it
is when you're putting hands on a guitar, and witch tools you’re using!!!
In fact, made myself copies of many of
those tools seen here!
Best Regards
Tobias Karlsson in Sweden
Absolutely brilliant! How do you take a belly out of a flat top behind the bridge? After using steam, humidity bag, and clamps, i finally used clamps and a folded up towel, and deliberately broke the inside bracing loose, and reglued the bracing with clamps inside, while i clamped the belly flat. A bit drastic but the guitar came out fine. Lol
What an amazing repair job
Stew..it's so neat seeing you take such care and showing your great skills!
Wow, Dan has some great humor, and great knowledge too
I like you. Your videos are extremely helpful and packed with good useful applicable information and the touch of humor was very tasteful. You seem like someone who would be great to work with/for.
My first ever guitar repair job (the one that kindled my passion for this art): re-fitting the half-unglued bridge on my old SS dreadnought...
Okay I’ll admit, you got me with the bridge pop.
I don't even know anything about guitars, but I can't stop myself from watching these videos.
I dont get why other guitar techs and luthiers rag on this guy, i think hes awesome
It's a thing called "Jealousy" - he is one of only a few YouTubists I'd trust with any of my guitars.
Because he is good at his job, he is honest, and he doesn't have an ego. There are too many "It's my way or the highway" guys out there and Dan is a "I'm going to show you how I do it, just my two cents" type of person.
I used to apprentice under a very well known luthier/tech in NYC who's demeanor was very much like Dan's,
The 2 of them crossed paths numerous times and he always told me that dan was the nicest and most genuine guy he'd ever met, as well as the BEST in the business. Tells you how a true professional will talk about the best..the guys who would dare rag on Dan are the hacks of the world.
DelTangBrav Amen!
BAJARACER43X They rag on him because of the stuff Stew-Mac sells. Every video is a commercial for their products (Theres nothin wrong with that though)
I had a badly warped Croatian tamburitza and put the sandpaper (abrasive face up) directly on the bridge location and sanded the bridge to conform on location (w/ short wiggling strokes). I can envision a hybrid of both of our methods, sanding bridge directly on instrument just enough to remove chalk & reveal exact needed shape for your teflon piece; this would allow applying more pressure during sanding than my method.
Thank you for being willing to share your knowledge it is a big help
What kind of glue did you use on this project?
You Sir are a true craftsman, I send my best wishes from Liverpool England.
I leaned so much by watching these videos. StewMac tools are great but expensive.
Alright, I fell for the bridge flying off there for a few seconds, cause I've seen it happen in person. Well played. lol
Thanks for everything... I don't have a word to describe how much you are great... In every case... WOW!
I noticed the D-35 bridge on Elvis' guitar was coming loose. I told the security person at the museum at Graceland and his reaction basically, "So"?
you could also carefully double tape the sand paper to the guitar top and use it as your sanding block, and move the work parallel to the string direction to get a perfect matched surface ;)
I do straight up carpentry. I watch these for ideas I can transfer. Even without that, I’d still really watching a real pro do his work. It is a pleasure.
Yet another great video by Dan
I wonder if and glue squeezed out? I'd like to see him clean that up too
Cool trick Dan!
This was so good! Tks so much! exactly the issue I am facing with an old Emperador. Bridge is way up and glue released, and the guitar face has warped slightly over time. Notes taken. Hey Im only a few years late getting here! hahaha.
My bridge stayed glued and pulled the whole top up with it. The top is swollen and cracked….repairable?
Love the sanding jig
If ever there were a symbol of a fulfilling life, Dan is just that. I don't even play guitar and I love these videos. Thanks for the knowledge and laughs! Love your passion.
Let alone build them!
Dan, I am in total awe of your luthier skills, and how interesting you make guitar repair. I must say that in this case, however, I have to question you a little bit. You said that your customer thought the action was getting bad, leading you to discover that the bridge was lifting off. Your fix was masterfully done, but it seems to me that you did not address the larger problem, that of the guitar bellying up. Even if you re-seat the bridge, the top is still bellied up, and the action will never be as it was when the guitar was new. Wouldn't a better fix have been to glue down the bridge, and then install the JLD Bridge Doctor, (which I believe Stew-Mac sells)?
A Martin guitar is no place for a Bridge Doctor. IF the top is bellying excessively, find and fix the problem-don't slap a band aid on it.
Sir. The bracing on my Mandolin has come loose. I was able to glue and clamp through the factory electric pickup hole (that hole cut through the braces!) but its just not up to the task anymore with the string tension. Can I put a violin type strut in there under the sagging brace bar? Would a solid support between the top and bottom ruin the sound? Its not an expensive model but it looks brand new besides the sunken soundboard. Its for a new mandolin player.
How about an actually warped top? Some jerk put 2 sets of standard strings on a 12-string acoustic (yamaha fg-411-12) and left it in an apparently outdoor workshop environment. I cleaned up the fingerboard real nice and pretty and successfully replaced the nut. After all that I noticed the top has actually warped (buckled) at the neck side of the sound hole. Wish I noticed when I bought it but here we are. Can it be fixed or is she done?
Got an old mariachi classic w/ a twisted neck and bulging top. What to do? It was a nice guitar, once but is unplayable now.
So is it better or just easier to adjust the bridge to fit the warp in the guitar than it would be to fix the warp?
is this the one D-35 where he fixed the binding on the higher strings side?
This D-35 is not the same guitar featured on our Trade Secret #253. This is a 1966 D-35 oppose to the 1977 D-35 in Trade Secrets 253.
Here is a link to both:
#253
www.stewmac.com/How-To/Trade_Secrets/easy_binding_repair_on_a_martin_d-35.html
#262
www.stewmac.com/How-To/Trade_Secrets/Problem_a_WaRpEd_guitar_top.html
hey Dan I have a question for you I have a 19 70 something Japanese Greco 12 string guitar it's a small 12 string what I think they call a halfknot?? the problem is is that the string tension has pulled the bridge and put a bow or a dip in front of the bridge it's broken the supports underneath it's going to have to be jacked up probably steamed and jacked up and then reglued I took it to a luthier down here in Florida he said he could do it but that was almost a year ago if I got this guitar to you would you be able to assess it and maybe fix I want a small body 12-string like this for the brightness of sound it's got a good solid body on it other than this dip right in front of the bridge any info would be good info if you have time thanks
How are there 39 dislikes? This man is a pro in his profession and is as sweet a man as can be. I know there are millions of assholes out there but for sure there are 39.
Hi, I have a question. My Taylor guitar has been sitting in the water during the Ida huracane while I was away. Is there any hope?
Excellent video. I like this sort of thing and its always informative. The tips from fixing guitars are also useful when fixing cars - clamping, gluing etc
Good day,I have the same problem on a guitar I was given.i used epoxy resin to hot-glue.watching what you did makes me feel I messed up.what are your thoughts. Thank you.
Wish there were more people making videos like this one.
I learned a lot from your videos! A lot of information and very useful explanation.
Picked up a Washburn jazz archtop electric this week. Real pretty, some crazing around the F holes...but I can see the top under the bridge is sinking down, causing the need to have the bridge adjusted as high as it will go, and even that wasn't enough till I added two felt strips under it. Not perfect, but close. You can see how this push in has warped the F holes...the inner side of them is lower than the outer side. I'd like to put a support inside the guitar..I'm not worried about losing tone with a support inside, as I still believe it's all about the pickups, frets, pots, settings, etc. (I have a solid body electric I run with the same type of strings..flatwound Thomastik heavy gauge) and the tone is perfect) (Vintage pots on it..don't remember what, but they certainly aren't producing a bright tone..an accident that I got that right) So, any ideas on how to support the top inside the guitar under the bridge? Maybe even over a period of time get it moving up about 3/8's of an inch?
I had same issue. I was contemplating the same solution, a simple wedge type brace. It would still be a hollow body but just not as hollow as it once was. I found a brace had come unglued and glue and clamp brought the top right back up but stringing the guitar pushed the bridge back down again about 1/8 inch
It would be interesting to see how you deal with a warped / twisted necks, acoustic or electric, especially with a set neck. Could you do a video on that ?
Thanks for your suggestion. I'll gladly forward your request to our Customer Education department for their consideration.
thanks, awesome !
Is there a way to fix that hump in the body so it's completely flat?
I was wondering why you didn't discuss checking the spruce top on why it was bowing? Could it have been something going on inside with the bracing?
A flat top guitar is not flat. There should be a slight arch. A sphere is stronger than a box.
Yes, It sounded like it was "unusually warped".
I have a swollen top and back the action has raised quite a bit. The bridge is still intact. Due to lockdown in current situation I can not find or take it to a repair shop. Is there anything I can do at home to fix that.
Ps : it's a yamaha f600 with laminate top.
Dan has that ole Johnny cash sounding voice
Light and low and soft but smooth and calm
I have watched a few of your videos and they are all clear, helpful and humorous! Thank you for all of your invaluable guidance.
I have one question though: when would you use this method vs. a bridge doctor vs. belly reducing cauls?
I see how the different methods work but am struggling to understand the applications and pros/cons of each.
I could watch these videos all day. I guess I will.
Dan, why didn't you clamp the top between metal blocks and flatten it down? Wouldn't it have been better to sand nothing at all?
Nice one Dan.
Only problem is the video suggested help for a 'warped top'! All we got was a sorted bridge! What about the TOP?
Nice job, Dan!I should send you my HD-28L ... Martin does inadequate work on these types of things, then tells me to send it out to a local guy! Who did the trick!
This man is amazing when working on guitar's
Loved that bridge popping off haha cool video, thankyou sir.
That guitar needed a neck set you can have more height on the saddle for more of a break angle
Thank you I'm learning a lot.
could a new bridge plate flatten out that top? or that bridge plate concave tool? or would that be opening up a big o "can o worms"?
The bridge plate is generally small enough that it will not affect the shape or radius of a guitar top.
@@stewmac do all guitars start with a flat top and belly out with time or are some made bellied out on purpose when they are made?
My bridge is lifting on my old classical. How do I remove it so I can re-glue it properly?
Our Trade Secrets! Issue 141 is a great reference for this kind of repair.
www.stewmac.com/How-To/Online_Resources/Learn_About_Guitar_Bridge_and_Tailpiece_Installati/Christines_inexpensive_guitar_needs_a_bridge_repair_fix_it_or_pitch_it.html
Thanks
To watch your videos help me to relax
Thanks a lot
Was there no way to flatten the top of the guitar out?
Thee videos make me really happy
I wish I had a job where I could fix things with my hands, make things
Lmao i love the start “just kiddin’” 0:27
Probalby a ridiculus question, but - it seems bridges give a lot of trouble because they warp, or the guitar surface warps, or eventually the glue fails. So why not put anothar wood piece same size as bridge, inside the guitar underneath the bridge, and put couple of small bolts thru both. The glue and the underside wood piece prevents the bolt holes from bearing all the load, yes?
Lots of guitar makers have done that for decades. I've been a pro luthier for 50 yrs. and it was already being done when I started my apprenticeship.
LOVE Dan Earlewine! ❤
Darn...I was hoping for a Big bulge repair.
I have an old Aria 6810 that the bridge split in half. I bet it is 1/2 an inch high.
Do you know anything about fixing the side of a guitar? I have a Gibson ES-125 (Wartime font on the headstock - no serial number) that has a bow on the side of the guitar (right around where it might rest on your knee), to where it's broken free from the binding.
Some of the hardware needs replaced... the tuning knobs at the top have actually started to crumble, they're so old, but I read that those don't go for a whole lot, comparatively speaking.
I was just wondering if anyone knew off-hand what fixing this warped side panel on this old guitar would be like. I'd hate to go to a music store and get ripped off if it's not as bad as it looks. :/
It's really tough to say how difficult or in-depth this repair would be without being able to see the guitar. If you could attach a few pictures of the guitar to an email and send it to us at service@stewmac.com, we would be happy to advise you.
I settled with the warp on my cheap Framus students guitar from 196?. Playability is ok, and the sound also. Bridge is held down by screws. This guitar breathes the air of the early 60s and I will write my songs on it (sounds like from Lola by the kinks).
Dan what kind of Glue are you using?
this guy is pure gold !!!