old mark Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 I recently bought a The Gibson L3 round hole archtop that was made in 1924. I like the condition it is in-it shows some age, but is in remarkable condition...except for the fingerboard and frets. I want it as a player, not a collectable,and I want some information on a good place to have the work done that is near Berks County, PA...I certainly am willing to ship it, but if there is someone nearby, I'd prefer that. Does Gibson do this sort of work on its old guitars? Who would you recommend from experience, not just from reputation. Thanks. mark added: I have emailed a local repairman/guitar builder about this. I think this might be the guy...http://mikehaneytheguitardr.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashtone Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Did you get this repaired? Are you happy with the results? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilgamesh Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 I did a similar repair to my 1943 L-50. The frets were ok but the fingerboard dropped off over the body, losing the playability of those notes. I removed the frets and leveled the fretboard. It plays like a dream now, but one of the pearl dots sanded trough and needed to be replaced. Overall, I sometimes wonder if correcting the fault wasn't an even trade for losing some of the original mojo. The brazilian rosewood actually looks brighter and more colorful, but – out of place... Gilgamesh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrorod Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 I hear ya! Sometimes it feels like walking a 'thin line' with vintage restoration/repairs.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmj5150 Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Did some repair work on my old vintage and while it played great after the restoration the vintage sound and vibe was gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamey75 Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 i am actually from delaware county and found a place that fixes gibsons up quite nicely one is chicago fretworks you can find their website on google and i do believe there is some shops in the philly area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old mark Posted April 23, 2013 Author Share Posted April 23, 2013 Actually, I never did get it repaired...I oiled the fretboard and let it set in the case for several months. There are still depressed areas on the fret board, but they are now - IMO - playable, and I am just perfecting the set up and plan to play it tonight. I love just looking at it and holding it...I was never comfortable sending it out for repair, and I am just going to be happy with it as it is...Pics coming later this week. Thanks for the comments - I could not let it out of my sight. mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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