Guitar Repair #107 - Setup - Ryoji Matsuoka M18 - Classical

Ryoji Matsuoka M18

Already quite low yet the action is still on high side.

It was 7/32"+! Brought it down by more than 1/32".

Two screws missing on either sides

Laminated top, elaborate rosette. Sound was ok. Good highs for a laminated top.

Matthias' guitar "sold" and propose elevated fingerboard build

This morning, after a relax drive to send jy to work, and successfully locating & purchasing the alumininm sanding beam (3" x 1" U-beam. T-beam cheaper by almost 10 bucks is out of stock), went for my crowning appt.

Bad news - impression mould not clear enough, do again what we did 2 weeks ago!!!! Local anaesthesia n all!!!

After completing, I drove to Matthias', without warning them, and told them - "I have "completed" and "sold" the Classical guitar at full price to another buyer. But will build him one with an elevated fingerboard"!!!

A lie that gave a bit, not much, of a relief. Maybe it's a sin that's why. Though, they are other ways to buy time.

Jesus, thank You that all my sins are forgiven. Help me to build with grace and speed. Amen.

Guitar Repair #106 - Setup/New Saddle - Manuel Rodríguez e Hijos Mod C1 - Classical

Wood bindings

Laminated back/sides

Manuel Rodríguez e Hijos Mod C1 5975