Yamaha FG730S
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Saddle in wrong orientation
After
Broken bridge pin
New ebony pins are a little larger, needed to be taper reamed
Elixir 13-53
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Action maintained after all adjustments
Nut action needed some attention for superb action at the first fret
Wooden dowel to patch the endpin
Pilot hole drilled for a new strap pin
One more for the neck
Restored
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Yamaha L-5
This is a higher model compared to the FG730S, but she has more issues that needed attention.
Action was way higher than comfortable...
...low saddle, confirming a neck angle issue.
Original bridge
Front lip trimmed...
...sanded
Sanded off the tint to expose the beautiful rosewood
Bridge pin relief added
Finished
A newly crafted bone saddle test fitted
Saddle & nut blanks chosen for this guitar
Line drawn for the fret slot depth
A lot of work, but it was worth it. Not the best action, but best for this guitar.
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After- new custom fitted bone nut
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Before- worn frets
After- given a temporary fill
Restored
Happy to restore these 2 Japanese guitars for a Japanese owner.
