egoidealmusic
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So after a week in the case wtih the humidy packs the crack has closed up. There was still a slightly visible line but totally closed. I gave it a couple of coats of the water thin CA glue along the crack lines, let it dry then sanded down with 1200 grit paper. Gave it some lemon oil and it's looking great. Letting any glue that might have seeped in (very little seemed to though) cure for a day before I string her up. Thanks again for the advice!
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So, I was working on the hairline cracks on my J-45 (will update on that thread but took a pic of the underside, and there's a huge hole filled with glue. Can't tell if it's just through the plate. Also some pretty sloppy glue cleaning on the braces. Thoughts?
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Thanks for the input, folks. The pins are the exact size as those it originally came with, so that's not causing it. I do use a little lemon oil each time when I change strings--about every 3 months. I have watched a number videos and am comfortable working on my guitars. Am planning on doing this tomorrow and will update.
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Yes, there's a faint crack line between them. Very tight crack so I don't think it's all the way through.
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So, I just noticed that there are a couple a very fine cracks on the bridge of my J-45 between a few of the pins--the most noticeable between the A and the D pins. While the humidity in this area is generally very high (I'm in Georgia just above the Florida line) I put her back in the case with a humidifier. Seems like it's closed up a good amount but obviously I'm concerned (she's only about 2 1/2 years old). Reading elsewhere it seems that lots of folks suggest water thin CA glue is the best fix as it doesn't seem massive and all the way through the bridge, but I'm curious as to your sage thoughts. No authorized Gibson repair shop anywhere near me, so I'd have to send it to Gibson if I had to.
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Cool history and a fantastic guitar. Wish I knew what it sold for so I can stop feeling bad about it. 😉
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Very true, 62burst. I've cut my own pickguards from material from StewMac and all you need is a razor blade to bevel on your own.
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It's definitley beveled, though I can't say at what angle. I have ordered pickguards from Terrapin before and have been quite happy.
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I've got a 50s J-45 that is the bassiest acoustic guitar I, or anyone who's heard it, ever heard. Maybe it's just this one, but I feel like I've seen other threads where folks have talked about maybe the chunkier neck having something to do with it. Also, I think bone nuts and saddles produce more bass than the Tusq that's on the J-45 standards.
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Yup, ok, yours is even better looking! That is a fantastic looking guitar, my friend!
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But, of course, don't have the cash. But it's gorgeous and sounds fantastic.
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You're welcome! I got the 6 sring version about three weeks ago and love it. That heavy finish does dampen then sound though.
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It's poly, and while it's gloss looking it's still pretty darn thick. One of my complaints about the IBG line.
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I've become a big fan of the Dimarzio Black Angel soundhole pickup. Wanted the Sunrise, but just couldn't justify that cost, but the Black Angel is pretty damn good (same baisc idea). I also like that it has a phase shifter so if you ever want to blend you can avoid lots of problems. Can be permanantly installed or like others have suggested just having the cord hang outside of the guitar.
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Hi all,
Recently acquired a IBG Hummingbird and am very happy with it--except for the tuners. A lot of the reviews that I read have had similar complaints about them not keeping tune very well and I'm finding this to be the case. Am considering replacing them and am split between the Gotoh's and the Golden Age (both from StewMac). Anyone had experience changing these out?
Thanks!
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Send a brand spanking new one to me. As hard as I strum I'll have it looking like that in a year, free of charge! 😛
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Love the simplicity of the design. Nice!
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More pics than the errant battery pack! We love seeing a new beaut.
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The second is used to dial back the high end.
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"The Weight" was the first one I had to play in reverence...
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Nice! Can't wait for a sound sample!
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Scam. Here's the actual listing on Reverb--exact pics and at a price you'd expect.
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First link is broken. Second looks legit, but no year? For a price like that there might be something amiss with that guitar. Good luck!
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That is a tremendous sounding guitar...wish I had the cash for it!
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Thanks, Dan--and crazy. That a surprisingly large hole. I'll try to find that old thread.