stringrazor Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 out of a 2nd story window (or so I was told). Found abandoned by a friend who'd met the previous owner. I was going to sell it for him but when I saw the shape it was in, I just gave him $200 for the parts and decided to see if I could repair it myself. With the advice of some experienced pros at mimf.com, I turned out well. It's a 1983 Korina Reissue. before and after shots - looked like someone had tried to stabilize the neck with wood screws... the damage was pretty extensive I glued/clamped the body cracks and chunk that was attached to the neck and carved a patch for the missing chunk out of a scrap of mahogany. The missing chunk area had to be squared, which was hard for me to do because it seemed like I was making it worse! glued in the patch to rebuild the neck pocket The finished product! It was left outside for a while so it has a "patina" that's not coming off, especially on the metal parts. This was close to 10 years ago and I've gigged with it many times since then. It's an incredible guitar! I never liked Vs before, still don't like the modern ones, but I love this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydra26 Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Very nice, it's like seeing a wounded vet walk again! Well ok, not THAT cool, but you get the idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringrazor Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 Very nice, it's like seeing a wounded vet walk again! Well ok, not THAT cool, but you get the idea It was a lot of fun to do. I'd never done anything like that before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydra26 Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 It was a lot of fun to do. I'f never done anything like that before. Fantastic. Did you relacquer it all back up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringrazor Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 Well, the only spot that needed lacquer was a small section of the upper bout where the patch was glued in. I used a vintage amber then a clear lacquer "marker pen" from Stew Mac. You can definitely see the new patch but I knew I'd never be able to make it invisible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowb5str Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Congratulations on bringing a good axe back, and well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPDEN Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Great job of returning a worthy guitar back to playing condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morten M Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Nice reading. Solid repair. Great story. Good to hear about one getting played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobB Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Would love to know the back story on how it got tossed out of a 2nd story window. Great job putting her back together. It is truely amazing what a little TLC can accomplish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringrazor Posted March 26, 2012 Author Share Posted March 26, 2012 Would love to know the back story on how it got tossed out of a 2nd story window. Great job putting her back together. It is truely amazing what a little TLC can accomplish. I heard it had to do with a fight between the previous owner and his gf, although the rumor is probably more intriguing than reality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPDEN Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I heard it had to do with a fight between the previous owner and his gf, although the rumor is probably more intriguing than reality. "You love this "#^@^*&" guitar more than you do me!". Swoosh.... bang, crack, crash, clunk...!!! Either that or a new player trying to master an F chord... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mosquito3 Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Wll done man. Good work and amazing guitar! Just a question...why the truss rod cover is turned that way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringrazor Posted March 26, 2012 Author Share Posted March 26, 2012 Wll done man. Good work and amazing guitar! Just a question...why the truss rod cover is turned that way? To quote Popeye, oh how embasascing...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brundaddy Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Sweet! The neck snapped off of my V also. Now it plays better than before! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewddawg Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 I heard it had to do with a fight between the previous owner and his gf, although the rumor is probably more intriguing than reality. It sounds like something an angry girlfriend would do. When they get upset the first thing they want to break is something important to you. Can't count how many times my axes have been threatened to be harmed or sold. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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