zombywoof Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Ever since I got to spend some time with a 1952 Martin 00-17, I have been hankering for a mahogany top guitar. Complicating the matter is the fact that I am just plain cheap. A while back I stumbled upon a busted to heck early 1970s mahogany top, flatback Guild destined for either life in a closet or the trash heap. Took some time and doing but last week I took the geetar to a gig. Made it through the night - no sound of splintering wood or strings snapping. The sound was big, full and warm. Probanbly the main downside is the the guitar has a pretty slow attack. It ain't entirely finished but having only spent about $100, I am as happy as a pig in clover. Here are some pics showing the repair to the most pressing issue - the neck. The guitar as it sits today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 . Looks very nice these days. Four black pins and two white? What the back of the headstock/neck area look like? . B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted August 2, 2011 Author Share Posted August 2, 2011 Yeah, I threw what pins I had laying around on. Those two white ones are survivors from a 1950s Epiphone. I did some filling and sanding on the back of the neck but have not refinished it. I need to get some advice as to what stain will cover the splints best. Then again, it does not really bother me so I am not in any big hurry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincentw Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 that looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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