Cracks due to long overseas postal handling. To avoid GST tax, client under-declared instruments made insurance claim neligible, if any. Sad story. But lesson learnt. S$2000 mistake.
It's cheaper to:-
1- pay for fast courier
2- pay for your insurance
3- pay for GST by correct valuation of instruments
1982 Masaru Kohno Concert
1) Tail crack repair w/re-finishing
2006 Antonio Marin Monter #803
1) Soundboard centreseam splint insert - from bridge to tail end
2) Refilling scratch/dinks; French polish entire guitar
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Guitar Repair #153 - Setup /Winter Crack - Esteve 1GR12 - Classical
Esteve 1GR12 496 1/4/04
1) Soundboard centreseam splint insert - from rosette to bridge. 4 1/4"
2) Soundboard crack reglue - from bridge to tail. 5 1/2"
3) Setup with D'addario EJ45
1) Soundboard centreseam splint insert - from rosette to bridge. 4 1/4"
2) Soundboard crack reglue - from bridge to tail. 5 1/2"
3) Setup with D'addario EJ45
4th Ngoh Guitar (#5) order - Wilfred Chan IRW/Spruce
Wilfred Chan
Kevin Yeo as agent (1st time)
S$6,800 + S$300 IRW upgrade (the one I bought from Ashok for US$120!!! So must up charge!)
Kevin's commission - S$7,100 / 1.2 = S$1,183
I get S$5,917.
Kevin Yeo as agent (1st time)
S$6,800 + S$300 IRW upgrade (the one I bought from Ashok for US$120!!! So must up charge!)
Kevin's commission - S$7,100 / 1.2 = S$1,183
I get S$5,917.
Guitar Repair #152 - Neck Split /Finish Crazing - Ovation - Acoustic
Ovation 223598:-
Neck laminate split repair
Complete fret dress
Soundboard finish cracks x 2
Setup
D'addario EJ26
Neck laminate split repair
Complete fret dress
Soundboard finish cracks x 2
Setup
D'addario EJ26
Guitar Repair #150 /#151 - Setup /Heel Crack Reglue - Ibanez AEG10VS1202 /Ovation CS268 - Acoustic
Ibanez AEG10VS1202 SQ04042291 Setup D'addario EZ910
Ovation CS268 7061463 Setup D'addario EJ26 Reglue split heel
Ovation CS268 7061463 Setup D'addario EJ26 Reglue split heel
Guitar travel - Yokohama, Japan
Subway, Yokohama |
It's summer and it's hotter than Singapore. But awesome time for thirst-quenching summer fruits and perfect excuse for
beer!
Excuse me for not posting for a while. Expect more to come!
With Mr Chai |
Mr Kurosawa selecting a maple set for me. |
Favourite Guitar I |
Favourite guitar II |
Guitar Repair #149 - Soundboard Crack (Airline Check-In) - Adalid #125 (11-01-01) - Classical
10/11/21
I was going through my repair blog entries.
Many early guitars like this wasn't documented properly, if at all.
I wish I did.
Many early guitars like this wasn't documented properly, if at all.
I wish I did.
Jeanne EF Classical BRW upgrade!
Today, first time back to the studio after resting my knee, since last Saturday. Aircon is still down, but next door's provided some relief. But not much.
Anyway, after depositing S$2000 to me for a Ngoh guitar, today I let her choose her wood. She's quite delighted and all curious. She doesn't like boring QS stuff! Haha! On second thought, this may be a worldwide phenomenal towards crap tonewood! Anyway, customer is always correct.
She saw my latest 2 Ziricote sets and loved it. Eager to see my BRW, she was cool when she saw my orange set from Brazil. But, loving unique and colorful pieces, she liked the one from Indo. Even her top, she likes the colour variant of the Lutz spruce. And it already has the Suara Mas rosette!!!
Upcharged her S$1000!
PTL!
With discount from S$4800, it's like giving the BRW for free!
Guitar Repair #148 - Restring /Fret Work - Roberto - Classical
A low-end Roberto Classical from a centre for dementia kids in Toa Payoh.
10/11/21
I was going through my repair blog entries.
Many early guitars like this wasn't documented properly, if at all.
I wish I did.
I was going through my repair blog entries.
Many early guitars like this wasn't documented properly, if at all.
I wish I did.
Guitar Repair #147 - Cracked Side 11" - Adalid Especial - Classical
10/11/21
I was going through my repair blog entries.
Many early guitars like this wasn't documented properly, if at all.
I wish I did.
I was going through my repair blog entries.
Many early guitars like this wasn't documented properly, if at all.
I wish I did.
SFM membership upgrade declined due to...
Just clicked to upgrade SFM membership, but debit card short of few dollars!
Guitar Repair #146 - Setup - Yamaha - Classical
Repaired Yamaha classical. Received acoustic "Segovia" brand as collateral.
Guitar Repair #145 - Setup - T.Haruo - Acoustic 12-String
Client complained of breakage of 3rd octave string when tuning up.
Upon inspection, could tune up without any problems, the only thing is high action - 4+/32" at the 12th fret. Due to 30 years age, the fingerboard on the soundboard has curved down towards the back.
But it seemed the saddle have enough height to reduce the action to 4+/32"
T.Haruo T-10-12
Saddle replaced
Before
After
Before
After
Nut work. Lots!
Restored
Media debut - The Business Times (weekend)!
Email interviewed by The Business Times (weekend). Surprise to find them putting me on the cover page of the topic on handmade goods.
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