What have we got here? Wood putty/filler beneath the bridge, surprise! A screw holding the bridge on, 2 poorly repaired top cracks and a nice thick coating of gook! I'm not sure what this one was "dipped" in but it was very thick and covered EVERYTHING including the pickguard, bridge, saddle, bridge pins and sides of the fingerboard. This won't purdy! I was a little concerned about the discoloring behind the bridge as well.
Revived! New bridge, new pickguard, extensive work to the top, neck reset and of course refinishing.
I like it! I can't tell you how excited I get when I see something like this come in and just know how much better it's going to look and play once complete. I must say though, it's sad to see how many nice instruments come to me that have been repaired so badly. I know I'm guilty of speaking about repairs like they are all elementary and simple and anyone can do it, but I see numerous repairs that remind of the fact that it simply isn't so. Either that or people simply do not care.
A Word About Refinishing Instruments
Although you are sure to see examples of my refinishing work I'm sorry to say that I no longer offer any refinishing. I've been spraying lacquer since the 80's when I worked at a body shop and all these years of exposure have taken their toll. Contact with lacquer creates some pretty bad reactions and for my health's sake I have ceased to spray.
Guitars, Gear & Parts
