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Guitar Repair #454 - Setup - Takamine EF360SC-TT - Acoustic

Takamine EF360SC-TT
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 Strings re-installed
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Guitar Repair #453 - Tuner Change - Synchronium C-10 - Classical

Synchronium C-10
The gears were worn out on the Low E. Unable to fit another, had to change to a brand new set. 

Guitar Repair #452 - Setup - Yamaha FG-423S - Acoustic

 Yamaha FG-423S
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 D'addario EXP26
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Guitar Repair #451 - Restring - Samick - Acoustic

It was a swift job. So much so, before I could remember to snap a photo.

Guitar Repair #443-449 - Setup/Crack Repair - Luthier Altos x 4 / Luthier Contrabasses x 3 - Alto/Contrabass

Alto 11
-intonation checked ok
-adjust action @saddle
-frets levelled by pounding/filing
-fret ends filed smooth
-frets/fretboard cleaned/oiled
-tuner gears lubricated
-guitar cleaned
-strings reinstalled/cleaned
 Before
After
 Restored
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Alto 12

-intonation checked ok
-adjust action @saddle/nut
-frets levelled by pounding/filing
-fret ends filed smooth
-frets/fretboard cleaned/oiled
-loose frets reglued x4
-tuner gears lubricated
-guitar cleaned
-strings reinstalled/cleaned 
 Before
 After
 Before - saddle bottom was slanted
 After - fixed it flat
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  After
 Restored
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 Alto 16

-intonation checked ok
-adjust action @saddle/nut
-frets levelled by pounding/filing
-fret ends filed smooth
-frets/fretboard cleaned/oiled
-loose frets reglued x1
-tuner gears lubricated
-guitar cleaned
-strings reinstalled/cleaned
-soundboard gouged 5mmx4mm hardened to prevent further tear

 Before
 After
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 After.
 Flat & smooth to touch
Restored
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 Alto 14 (w/hole)
-Soundboard hole repair
-tightened tuner, added 2 screws
-intonation checked ok
-adjust action @saddle/nut checked
-frets levelled by pounding/filing
-fret ends filed smooth
-frets/fretboard cleaned/oiled
-loose frets reglued x1
-tuner gears lubricated
-guitar cleaned
-strings reinstalled/cleaned








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 Contrabass 4
-intonation cannot be checked as strings too old
-action @saddle/nut checked ok
-frets levelled by pounding/filing
-fret ends filed smooth
-frets/fretboard cleaned/oiled
-loose frets reglued x2
-tuner gears lubricated
-guitar cleaned
-strings reinstalled/cleaned 



 Restored
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 Contrabass 5
-truss rod adjusted for proper relief
-intonation checked adjusted high E @saddle
-action @saddle/nut checked ok
-frets levelled by pounding/filing
-fret ends filed smooth
-frets/fretboard cleaned/oiled
-tuner gears lubricated
-guitar cleaned
-strings reinstalled/cleaned




 Restored
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 Contrabass 6
-soundboard crack 7.5"
-relief checked ok
-action raised 1mm@saddle
-frets levelled by pounding/filing
-fret ends filed smooth
-frets/fretboard cleaned/oiled
-loose frets reglued x5
-tuner gears lubricated
-guitar cleaned
-strings reinstalled/cleaned



Restored
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