Gibson Hummingbird - Neck Reset |
Now the neck has been removed, it must be adjusted so that it can be reattached at the new angle. Firstly the dovetail must be adjusted so that it will hold the neck in the new angle. Next, material...
Posted by on Mon, 20 Nov 2006 15:06:00 GMT |
Neck Reset - 60's Gibson Hummingbird |
Another Gibson, this time a beautiful 1965 Hummingbird.Like many forty year olds, it's neck has bowed forwards and it's belly is protruding. As a result, th action is so high that it is unplayab...
Posted by on Sun, 19 Nov 2006 07:26:00 GMT |
Refretting a '70s Gibson Heritage |
A gorgeous '70s Gibson Heritage. Sounding amazing, but heavy wear on the frets has made fretting chords on the first three frets almost impossible.
There was lots of wear across all the frets,...
Posted by on Sun, 20 Aug 2006 23:48:00 GMT |
Zither |
Just a quick one about a very unusual instrument that came by the shop.
This is a Zither. It is a folk instrument, played with hammers, and is a precursor to the piano. Other Zithers incl...
Posted by on Thu, 17 Aug 2006 11:01:00 GMT |
Re-skinning a banjo |
In the shop, I often get attic discoveries that need a good overhaul. They often are in a good and workable condition, they just need a little attention to get them running again.
A gentleman br...
Posted by on Sat, 05 Aug 2006 05:40:00 GMT |
Claude Leblanc parlour 2 |
With the old bridge removed, the new bridge must be carved from an ebony blank.
First, I glued the two parts of the old bridge together, so I could have an accurate shape. After sanding the ebon...
Posted by on Tue, 25 Jul 2006 14:59:00 GMT |
Claud Leblanc Parlour |
A curious thing came in to the workshop today. It is a parlour guitar from the 19th century. I have so far been unable to identify it, or date it, so email me if you think you know more.It...
Posted by on Mon, 24 Jul 2006 21:20:00 GMT |
