Some common acoustic repair work

  • Partial refret
  • first 6 frets are very grooved
  • The Stew Mac “Jaws” fret press is a very effective tool
  • Smooth fret ends
  • are very important.
  • 1970 Martin D-35
  • Poorly glued bridge
  • Common with less expensive import guitars
  • Cleaned and leveled surfaces…
  • Proper clamping pressure is vital for a lasting glue joint
  • 1970s Guild…neck reset…
  • …partial refret…
  • …and set up with new Tusq saddle
  • I also make high quality bone nuts and saddles
  • Worn frets…
  • …prepped board ready for…
  • …stainless steel frets
  • I have developed a special process
  • for prepping and installing stainless steel frets
  • Customers love the results!

Acoustic with major crack damage

  • customer dropped a heavy weight on his guitar
  • major structural damage
  • Stabilizing top damage
  • reinforcing cleats & reglued bracing
  • finishing is always the hardest part…
  • I used a precatalyzed lacquer made by Mohawk as a top coat. It blended well with the original finish…
  • The damage is still visible, but the customer was very happy with the outcome and gave us a very positive review. The guitar is structurally sound and will provided years of service.