Marco

Amazing, isn't it?

But I wonder, how do they paint guitars with the binding already installed? I Tought they would paint the body, install the binding and then clear coat...

I don't know if someone already posted it but I think is a very interesting video about the recreation of Clapton's Crossroads 335 and maybe you'll be interested...

Here's the link:

Link

Hey AlexVDL, this is gorgeous!

Compliments!

Ciao.

Sorry to be so non-committal to a plan of action Marco

Please don't underestimate your help! You've been very helpful, thanks.

Marco.

This is an example, I've few of these on the neck and they're all small...

Cyano-Acrilate?

Thanks Prostheta!

But what is CA?

Hello everybody,

I'd like to fix some little dents on my strat's neck.

Since they're not too deep, is there a way to build up some finishing material to level them up?

Something like a filler but transparent, in order not to strip the neck to bare wood.

Any suggestion is appreciated!

Ciao.

Marco

Thanks mates for the replies...

The nut as far as I remember is the original one, maybe it's been misplaced...

I'll try to fix it myself, it shouldn't be too difficult (as long as the nut it's still the original one)...

I'll let you know the result.

Also looks like the high E is a little farther in from the edge than it needs to be. There's also something seriously wrong with the serial number. It won't play well with the serial number like that

I covered the numbers on the headstock because I saw everybody doing that way!

Ciao!

Hello everybody!

Playing my Strato after a professional resetting I found that tha low E sits a little on the edge of the neck, in fact the strings is not running straight from the tuner to the slot in the nut...

Is this normal?

Thanks!

Marco

Thanks Rich,

I've taken a close look and took some pictures inside the sound hole, everything seems right...

I'll keep it that way and see what will happen.

Meanwhile I'm looking for a replacement, maybe a dreadnought.

What can I buy within 800 bucks?

I've seen the Epiphone Hummingbird, is it a good guitar?

Ciao!

Thanks for you explanation!

Should I need to fix it (neck angle, bracing an so on) , I'll have to strip the entire guitar?

It sounds very expensive...

Cheers!

Isn't it possible to lower the strings by filing some grooves in the pin holes in order to give a improved break angle to the strings on the saddle?

It's very difficult to explain but if you take a look at this month's Guitar and Bass magazine (Under saddle pick-ups) you can understand what I'm saying...

But now I discovered another issue...

Take a look:

Yes that's plastic...

The problem is that I bought it when I was a kid, not knowing too much of acoustic guitars...

Except for the high action is a good one, the problem now is whether to fix it or not...

At the moment I don't know what to do...

Maybe it is just the picture?

That's not the picture...

The lower E and the Hi E are almost "flat"...

I've never noticed it...

Download Irfanview to resize the pictures, it's simple to use and it's free...

You already have very low string break angle on that saddle. Lowering it any more will cause problems for sure.

You should read these two articles. link 1 link 2

Thanks!

Godin is right. That looks like the saddle has been lowered too far already. Ultimately the solution here would be to re-set the neck and adjust the neck angle.

I bought it new in 1995 and have never lowered the saddle...

I would not recommend attempting a re-set unless you have experience. You should take it to a professional and get a quote. Then you will have to evaluate whether or not it is worth the cost. You could also have them quote you for the chip repair. Good luck!

I've no experience at all so I think I'll go to a professional...

Thanks everybody!!!

Here it is...

I'd like to fix the dent in the top and the chip on the headstock, what would you suggest???

Thanks

Marco

Thanks guys...

I'll try to post a picture to show how high is the action now and what I want to achieve...

just a thought...maybe check that you can get a replacement saddle first, just in case

That sounds like a good idea!!!

I don't know how familiar you are with making these adjustments, so forgive me if I am saying something obvious to you.

Don't worry, I'm here to learn...

Before you modify that saddle measure it with a pair of calipers and note where it is before you modify it. Bottom of the saddle is the way to go for height adjustment. Keep in mind when you drop the height it will effect the string angle over the saddle. This will reduce the torque and may alter the way the top is holding the bridge(which could effect your action more than the simple change in saddle height). A slighter angle is also going to cut the volume a bit. If you have go too low you may need to re-set the neck instead of dropping the saddle height too low. I am assuming you have already looked at the string nut, frets, neck relief, condition of the soundboard before making a saddle adjustment.

I did'n think of such consequences...

I just wanted to lower a little the height of the saddle, already knowing that I would have lost some volume but I did'nt realize that would involve such big changes...

What do you suggest?

Should I go to a luthier?

Thanks again!

I've checked it for straightness and warpage and it's ok...

Tonight I'm going to remove the material under the saddle...

Let's hope not to cause a mess!!!

Thanks buddies!

I hope I could help you in the future!

Hello guys,

I have a simple question...

I want to lower the action of my acoustic guitar (Epiphone EJ-300 Jumbo) but I don't know how to do it...

Is it better to take away the saddle and to remove the excess part of its lower side or is it better to file the slots in which the strings run???

I hope you can help.

Thank you!!!

that’s all a guess, while being interrupted with blue prints being slammed on my desk.

Thanks for your guessing then!

I know they're very attractive, the tweed covered one is even fabulous!!!

But it's unconceivable to think of buying them in USA and to have them shipped to Italy.

A nice display case from Display-and-play is 369 (the Tweed or Tolex are much more) , it would cost a hundred dollars for the shipping plus duties, it takes the total to at least 550 bucks... Too much for me...

Hello ev'rybody,

I was surfing the net and found some beautiful display cases such as Display-and-play but unfortunately they're very expensive and not distributed here in Italy...

I was wondering if someone has tried to build one and could give me some advice...

Thanks in advance.

Marco