MP63 Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 25 years ago I made a classical guitar out of Cypress. The fingerboard was indian rosewood and the top was western red cedar. After neglect and a hot garage, the top and back are delaminating. It was my second guitar, so bear with me. I want to bring it back to life and want to know what type of technique is used for top, back and fingerboard removal. The glue I used was original Titebond. I still have all my building tools, but no removal tools, such as a steamer that many seem to use. The top and fingerboard will be replaced, but the back will be fixed. It'll probably be better to build a fresh guitar, but it is a very sentimental piece. Thank you Irving Sloane for the inspiration to pursue my passion some 25 years ago.. God rest your soul, my friend! Thanks, Mike Perez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexybeast Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 Wrap the neck/fingerboard in a damp towel, steam it with an iron and use a paint spatula to remove the fingerboard. Read it here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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