Another project in the shop.

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Another project in the shop.

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This guitar needs a new top. This will be the 4th guitar I will be restoring or converting for this customer.
The top came off in pieces. It was fractured across the grain. On the past refinish the top was way over thinned. .055 at some points. The X brace was broken and too much amateur work . This will be converted to a 12 string .
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Another cool project, fun to watch.

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Hello All,
Saw this one "first hand..." Can't wait to see the finished instrument. The new top is looking very nice! An understatement but John does beautiful work!

Sincerely,
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John

Does a 12 string have a different back and sides than a 6? How about the neck block? What are the differences in top bracing and thickness?

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there are 2 major changes
larger plate
12 tuners
in this case I am adding a 3rd tone bar for mid range
other than that it is the same
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A bit more accomplished. Here you can see the work progressing. It takes time and patience. I had to reset the rim geometry and repair some kerfing. Top is ready and tomorrow I can reset and glue on the top.
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We got this project nearing the end. Here I have the kerfing repaired , and I got the top attached . I have the fretboard inlaid and had to fret it for a test fit for the customer. The headstock is BRW to go with the body. The neck and binding are about all I need to do before finishing.
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I love looking at the pictures of these restorations. John, you do great work with these guitars.
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thanks I want to share the techniques .
We are here to help
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It has been a while since I posted on this conversion. I now have the neck set and positioned so I can now layout the extension for the pearl work. The fretboard is bound with snakewood. The headstock inlay was lengthed to make it look right on the 12 string veneer. Hope you enjoy.
The binding is in process and those pics will follow soon.
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