Repairing guitars becomes easier as you become more skilled at diagnosing the problem and replacing parts properly. Please contact savage classical guitar via email with any questionsask for rich. Has anyone had experience with small repairs i am talking about repair to an area of about 12 inch by 18th inch couple such areas. At our shop, we use it in dozens of ways, but unless you understand its properties and know how to handle it safely, you can wind up in trouble in a matter of seconds.
Electric guitar repair, restoration, setups schneider guitars. Any experience minor nitrocellulose repair gretsch. I own half a dozen guitar neck stands for repair and restringing and this is by far my favorite. Strings can be reused if desired, but the price for a restring will still be added. John also authored pg s guitar shop 101 column, hosted several pg diy videos, and is an authorized warranty technician trainer for taylor guitars. Llexi leon is the creator of multimedia concept eternal descent which began making noise in london, england in 2005. The problem is that the repair may cost close to the value of the guitar. Jan 12, 2012 over the years, ive managed to pick up several small scratches in my 2006 sg special. Polymer finishes talked about the differences between an epoxy guitar finish versus a lacquer finish. First, to keep the terms simple, poly will be the term used to describe an instrument finish by way of a polyurthrene or expoy formula. You have to be careful with the clamping so as to protect the finish. My fav finishing book is bob flexners understanding wood finishing. How to build a custom handcrafted acoustic guitar from start to finish. After enough time, the finish on a guitar will begin to fade.
Feel those notes and get lost in it again with lildemon guitars repair shop in toronto. Determine the appropriate color more precisely when taking on a larger repair. Renato bellucci is welcome to debate any of this with me in a public forum for the entire guitar world to witness. Check out the price list then describe your repair for us and well get you a live estimate. Toronto guitar repairs guitar repair shop in toronto lil.
Mar 18, 20 ive showed my guitar to 2 luthiers and they have suggested 2 different approaches. But nitrocellulose is flammable and hazardous to inhale, so make sure you have a wellventilated work area and use proper safety precautions, like wearing a respirator mask. Comprehensive, stepbystep instructions and closeup shots clarify how to set the action for ultimate playability, adjust for bulletproof intonation, and keep any guitar in top condition for a lifetime. Daves years of electric guitar repairs, restorations and setups will prove significant to the end result. Electric guitar repair, restoration, setups schneider.
John carruthers, legendary guitar builder and repair guru to the stars, has teamed up with alfred to produce this ultimate beginners guide to guitar repair and maintenance. From the end of the 1950s through the 1970s, highend radio cabinets often had high gloss polished finishes. Im addressing the touch up of solid color areas here, not the repair of transparent guitar finish where the wood, although colored, shows through. I actually had a dentist appointment yesterday and today a. Complete guitar repair by hideo kamimoto, paperback barnes.
Lacquer, polyurethane, polyester poly, even nitro nitrocellulose finishes for the best results ever. Eternal descent is a comic book and music series unlike any other, a crossgenre story that blends elements of fantasy, action, music, superhero, gothic, science fiction, supernatural and other elements into an ongoing saga. Its been a while since weve been to the belly up in solano beach and it was good to be. Removing scratches from guitar finishes lacquer repair. When i use the term touch up i am usually referring to a relatively small area that can be repaired by brush work drop filling finish into a chip or valley or air brushing a small area. It could also be partly due to the fact that when i read books, i start to day dream, etc. Guitar refinishing guitar bass and amplifier repair in. Shaving fret ends grinding and filing frets due to neck wood shrinking. However, its important to remember that aging and environmental factors will gradually change a guitars finish over time. One of the limitations when purchasing a guitar, especially a lowbudget model, is the lack of color choices available. I own a guitar repair business and have been looking for something better than what i have to put the customers guitars on while im working on them. Dec 20, 2012 bass is generally plucked using the index and middle fingers to pluck upward on the strings. First, i want our visitors to be able to share guitar repairguitar building ideas and techniques in a spamfree environment. Use a wooden dowel wrapped in sandpaper to get the majority of the old finish off in hardtoreach places, such as the curve of the horn on a guitar.
The color was cool when you bought it photo 1, but now youd like a change. Includes glue and brush touchup with appropriate finish. Checking will vary according to the extremes the instrument has been through. Ive done a lot of guitar building and repair stripping a poly guitar is slow but a good industrial strength stripper will eventually soften the finish enough to get it to release from the wood. Elliot johnconry of ejc guitars ages dans patch of new plastic binding so it blends in with the old binding around it. A guitar is supposed to look like its been played hard, and leaned up against beer stained amps, or smokey tavern walls, and thrown about in the back of pickup trucks, or tipped off stands by toddlers trespassing in dads music room, or dinged accidentally by big.
I have a takamine eg334rc that the finish has developed a white haze on about 60% of the guitar see pics. First, i want our visitors to be able to share guitar repair guitar building ideas and techniques in a spamfree environment. It covers the repair, setup, restoration and construction of acoustic and electric guitars, and includes hundreds. Guitar player repair guide 3rd edition new in this 3rd edition, the content is organized for you based on your skill level. Someone needs to make a guitar repair video with a kickass car chase scene. As an instruments wood expands and contracts with moisture content stress is placed on the finish. If your electric guitar has a worndown or otherwise damaged finish, you can refinish it with a nitrocellulose lacquer, giving your axe a nice new look. Buffing scratches is an option if they dont go too deep. As the author of guitar player s popular repairs column, he has shown thousands of guitar owners how to keep their instruments in top condition. Our staff of the finest luthiers in the industry gives us the ability to confidently handle even the most indepth jobs, creating your perfect guitar. Ive showed my guitar to 2 luthiers and they have suggested 2 different approaches. You might find this gives your instrument unique character, but if not, refinishing is well within your ability. The best kept secret in bass guitar repair is superglue. Apply by hand and wipe off to restore your guitar finish like a pro.
A guitar with a thin nitro finish will resonate better than one with a hard poly. This volume presents absolutely everything that any guitar repairman, player, builder or owner needs to know about the proper care of every kind of guitar. Repair of high gloss polished polyester lacquer finishes. Complete guitar repair by hideo kamimoto, paperback. If you have a better quality guitar it might have a straight nc lacquer on it which is super easy to strip off. The guitar doesnt slip and it doesnt scratch the guitar. Given some of the alternatives a lovely if chilly spring day. Bass is primarily a rhythm instrument while guitar can provide both rhythm and leadmelody. Each touch up must be evaluated by a tech at the production shop. This article discusses a remedy option for repair or redoing a guitar finish when the polyepoxy finish is no long presentable or desirable. Dans books on guitar repair dan erlewines guitar shop. Is it an expensive or common guitar and how much are you willing to pay to have it fixed. The guitar specialist is new yorks premier guitar repair and restoration experts located in westchester county, ny serving musicians from the new york, connecticut and new jersey area for more than 20 years. Waterproof no scratch bubble free make ur custom sticker bomb today.
The dvd with the new guitar player repair guide includes printable repair forms. Fire roll, hand drill, bow drill, and bamboo fire saw duration. I bought cellusolve in a smallish container, long ago though. Please allow 68 weeks minimum for all finish repairs and minimum 90120 days for refinishes. Dan erlewine demos three of his favorite finish repair tips. I have read a lot online and tried most of the solutions mentioned with no luck. Were different than other toronto guitar shops because we service your guitar with your own personal music and playing style in mind. Guitar refinishing guitar bass and amplifier repair in new. If you are set on having a specific color, or simply want to try your hand at refinishing an old or cheap guitar, you can learn how to repaint a guitar yourself.
The ding im going to repair is small and round so its a perfect candidate for the nail polish treatment. Nonwarranty repairs will be covered by a 90day parts and labor repair warranty. It has one page 62 and it has very little useful information. Discussion in guitars in general started by cuthbert, feb 18, 2011. Both luthiers are reliable ive read a lot about the super glue fix, but havent heard as much on the airbrush approach. Cyanoacrylate, which you commonly know as superglue, is something that probably isnt in your tool kit. First off, do not get this if you wish to repair a solid state amp. The guitar specialist is new yorks premier guitar repair and restoration experts located in westchester county, ny serving musicians from the new york, connecticut and new jersey area for. Whoah playing the star spangled banner was an honor indeed more will be revealed categories. Dan erlewine is the author of guitar player repair guide 4. When buffing scratches out, quite literally, finish is being removed until you are at the bottom of the scratch, making the finish a. I are conveniently located in bay shore, ny exit 44 on sunrise hwy, just south of montauk highway.
You need to keep the surface flat while the solvent melts the lacquer. Dan erlewine author of guitar player repair guide goodreads. This is an extremely common, somewhat expected condition on older instruments with lacquer finishes. They are all written by luthier john levan and published by mel bay publishing. Just finishing my second cup of jorma kaukonens campfire blend coffee. The guitar specialist, masterful lutherie services for all fretted instruments.
Well, no, ive often fallen asleep while watching a guitar repair video. If youre going to do anything more than install strings on. This warranty will only cover the work performed and does not cover defects unrelated to the original reported problem and completed repair. If you have a picture of your guitars condition, upload it to our estimator platform and well be able to get you an even more accurate repair. Obviously scratches are a part of life, but on occasion we want to spruce up our instrument and erase some of the wear and tear associated with playing. Have beautiful guitar with nitrocellulose finish and some minor abrasion or it and chipping on the neck binding bass side. Transfering an inkjet printed image to a guitar body youtube. My technique for transferring an inkjet printout to a guitar body. December 20, 2012 december 18, 2012 by best bass gear. Or if it is, you probably would never bring that stuff anywhere near a bass guitar when repairing it. This is the most comprehensive book ive ever found on guitar adjustments, repairs and refinishing. Its a complete guide from wood prep to finishing the finish and has color stain guide and a finish gallery.
Luthier tips du jour mailbag 24 finish repair youtube. Its not really noticeable as its in the top of the guitar, as you play it, but, since the rest of the body looks so pristine, id just as soon not have it there. If you are set on having a specific color, or simply want to try your hand at refinishing an. The first four are part of a faq frequently asked question series.
From telecasters and strats, to vintage guilds and gibsons and other beloved electric guitars, an experienced luthier will make all the difference. Luthier and instructor, robert obrien, shows how to repair a finish using ca glue. Here is a tutorial on the complete repair of a les paul example. By suspending a guitar above the bench all of the fret dust dust falls to the bench below far away from the guitar so i can concentrate on your frets and not worrying about the finish of the guitar moving around on a bench with fret dust all over it. Restoration is the act of adding foreign material to a comic book through certain. Customers tend to keep these cards as a record of the repair for yearsbetter than a business card. When youve removed all of the old finish, go over the guitar and make sure there are no uneven spots. If your computer doesnt read dvd discs, no problem. If the instrument needs little or no wood repair, and the finish is compatible with lacquer, a surface prep can be substitud for the wood prep phase, reducing the cost of a. Does your instrument need a setup, wiring, new frets custom modifications or even a restoration. Apr 27, 2018 my technique for transferring an inkjet printout to a guitar body. Comprehensive, stepbystep instructions and closeup shots clarify how to set the action for ultimate playability, adjust for bulletproof intonation, and keep any guitar. Art biography business childrens christian classics comics cookbooks ebooks fantasy. Overall, the book has some great guitar maintenance and diagrams to give you some basic starting points.
You should check with a local guitar shop in your area that also does repairs and they should have somebody that repairs finishes, etc. Often times a refinish may not be worth it instead of just selling and buying another guitar with the finish you want. Cleating installing small patches of wood inside guitar to reinforce repair as necessary. To create such a finish, the surface of the wood was coated with up to 1 mm thick polyester varnish, followed by sanding and polishing. From expert installation of factory parts to custom modifications, the sweetwater guitar workshop can handle it. A nonwarranty repair by sweetwater will in no way endanger or negate your manufacturer or total confidence coverage warranty. Every serious guitarist learns to set up, repair, and maybe even customize their own instruments.
Finally, i want to share some of my guitar repair and finishing. Guitar music is generally written in treble clef if you take lessons youll learn to read treble clef, while bass music is written in bass clef. Refined technology, premium ingredients, and advanced formulation. Professional guitar and bass refinishing at pace guitar repair. Its very informative and thorough, and easy to read. They can put it on fast and it builds thick easy to rub out to a high polish without burning through. Toronto guitar repairs guitar repair shop in toronto. Electric guitar repair, restoration and setups return to electric guitar repair. How to repair a paint chip on a guitar our pastimes. How to refinish a guitar with nitrocellulose lacquer. Youve been playing it for years, but the time has come to give it a makeover. Jun 28, 20 spiderman stratocaster guitar body comic book strat. You can get a nice new finish while still preserving much of the character that was already there.
Its a lot less detailed in some things, but a good quick reference. Repair chips and cracks in finish fender stratocaster. Dan erlewine is a widely respected guitar builder and repairman. Calling a guitar manufacturer will generally yield some information regarding the exact type of finish that was used on a particular model. If the instrument needs little or no wood repair, and the finish is compatible with lacquer, a surface prep can be substitud for the wood prep phase, reducing the cost of a refinishing job by 25% to 50%. Now you can upload photos with your repair estimate request. The cube allows you to position the fingerboard up and down for work on the board or on the frets, and it allows for you change the angle on the laying guitar and the height of the headstock which allows for greater flexibility. How to survive alone in the wilderness for 1 week eastern woodlands duration. Were back at it with the new trade secrets email newsletter today. John levan has written five guitar repair books published by mel bay. Guitar center most likely does not do the work, but can farm it out to somebody who does. The fifth book the big book is a comprehensive repair manual that covers all guitars, plus much more. Guitar scratch remover polish guitarscratchremover by. Weigh in the huge possibility of your natural finish not being reasonable with the wood you might have.
To my knowledge, the guitar has not been wet, but its not impossible. I used it last year to repair a 70 yo guitar in one area. Super glue plays an important role in many types of guitar repair. May 19, 2017 i have a takamine eg334rc that the finish has developed a white haze on about 60% of the guitar see pics. For example, you may simply want to refresh the finish with the same color, or even a different color. Second, i want to archive the great techniques from this forum and place them on the repair techniques page. The definitive book for finishing guitars and fretted instruments.
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