Removing Metal From The Bridge

June 18th, 2010

See Anything Wrong Here?
Source: Guitar Bridge Repairs; Guitar Buzzes
Removing Metal From the Bridge:
As you may or may not know, this is one of my pet peeves in the guitar making world. Just let me make it clear that metal has no place anywhere within the Acoustic or Classical Guitar. The only exceptions that I make [...]

Filled Under: Guitar Bridge Repairs, Guitar Buzzes

Troubleshooting High or Low Frets

June 16th, 2010

Learn how to find string buzzing as it relates to high or low frets. Frets are a common cause of guitar string buzzing and it is often the fault of a low fret, or a high fret, which can be worn or defective or installed incorrectly. We will discuss the tools of the trade to help you troubleshoot the problem easily and even give you free PDF electronically downloadable plans from our Free Plan Section in our Plan Shop.

Filled Under: Fret Repair, Guitar Buzzes

Fret Rocker

June 14th, 2010

Fret Rocker Fret Repair Tool
Source: Fret Repair; Repair Tools & Jigs
Fret Rocker:
This is a simple to make took, if you have the proper equipment to make them that is.
What The Fret Rocker Does:
The fret rocker is designed to span 3 frets at one time. Since the fret spacing varies as you proceed down the [...]

Filled Under: Fret Repair, Repair Tools & Jigs

Troubleshooting Rattles and Buzzes

June 12th, 2010

Rattles and buzzes while playing your guitar can drive you almost crazy. They can be very hard to detect as the rattle or buzz is often telegraphing from a remote location. This article will give you all the places to check and then give you solution as to how to remedy the obtrusive sound with a permanent fix.

Filled Under: Crack & Brace Repair, Guitar Buzzes

Repairing Cracked Fretboards

June 4th, 2010

Repairing Cracks in a Fretboard
Source: Crack Repair
Tools and Materials Required:
Spatula
2-Part Epoxy
Garnet Sandpaper
Silicone Carbide Sandpaper
Sanding Sticks
Repairing Cracked Fretboards:
Cracks in a guitar fretboard are usually caused by one thing – the guitar was exposed to a very dry atmosphere for an extended period of time.
While not hard to repair, you can eliminate the problem by solving the [...]

Filled Under: Crack & Brace Repair, Guitar Neck Repairs

Fret Installation – Glued-In Frets

June 2nd, 2010

Fret Installation – Glued-In Frets
Source: Fret Repair
Fret Installation – Glued-In Frets:
The process of gluing in frets vs. pounding them is involves differences which are radically different. With the gluing process, we need to devise a clamping arrangement which will allow us to securely hold all of the frets in at one time.
Also, since the [...]

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