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tippie53
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open questions for you builders

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I have a number of guitars in the shop and I will be doing a variety of work. If anyone has something they would like to see , let us know . I hope to be doing a vid shoot on the 25th and we would be happy to cover any topic that you people wish if possible.
You can post your topic here , PM me or send an email direst to
tippie@epix.net
and put Vid shoot in the subject. Remember that we do this for you and your input is encouraged.
thanks again for your support
John Hall
Blues Creek Guitars Inc
Authorized CF Martin Repair Center
president of Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans
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How about fixing a hole in the side of guitar?

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Hey John how about some information on pore filling. I've tried about everything and I'm completly flumoxed by the whole process.
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these are good ones
I think we can do. I have to find a sucker guitar for hole fixing but we will do something to show that process
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we think we came up with a solution for showing how to work these open side holes on a video.
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president of Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans
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ruby@magpage.com wrote:How about fixing a hole in the side of guitar?

Ed Minch
Is that the result of a Wiffle Ball accident???
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el Cabong used it I think Hubby came home a little too late or wife got home a tad early.
John Hall
Blues Creek Guitars Inc
Authorized CF Martin Repair Center
president of Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans
http://www.bluescreekguitars.com
 

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ruby@magpage.com wrote:How about fixing a hole in the side of guitar?

Ed Minch
Ed, that's the ugliest sound port I've ever seen.................
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we had a plan for this
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Actually, that is a 1934 Gibson L-00. I bought it a couple of months ago at a local auction for $41. It needs a new back, cracks fixed in the top, a new bridge, and this side repair - my only chance at ever owning a REAL vintage guitar. Looks like some one stepped through the back!

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