This thread is in response to Jonnda asking to see pics of my ca.1969 Gibson Blue Ridge 12 string. This guitar was given to me when I bought my Silvertone guitar and amp last winter. Its repair is well beyond my abilities!
This thread is in response to Jonnda asking to see pics of my ca.1969 Gibson Blue Ridge 12 string. This guitar was given to me when I bought my Silvertone guitar and amp last winter. Its repair is well beyond my abilities!
Last edited by Don; 06-21-2010 at 05:58 PM.
Put in a Kahler and call it a day............
Seriously,that would be a wonderful guitar if fixed,and the right guy can do it.
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On the sunny side, I saw somewhere on the net where some master luthier was showing how he fixes guitars with this problem so I know it's possible.
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These were not known to be great guitars. The top is solid spruce. The sides are laminated with a layer of Brazilian rosewood. The end view is stunning.
I know it can be repaired. I just wonder about the cost. There's a repair guy in my town who is the best in the area. He charges way less than anyone else because he considers it a hobby.
If he could repair this guitar for about the price of a new Korean made 12 string...
I would replace the entire top.
Done internal bridge patches but this one is obviously beyond that.
I have a plan...provided they used the right glue to put it together.
Slowly steam the cleats (while the guitar is held in a forming fixture) until the top starts to come loose.
Same way it was put together.
Then go ahead and get (most likely...make) another top and go to work.
I have done pinhole steam jobs to remove necks on acoustics.
Just takes a lot of thought, planning, and nerve.
Most of the planning is involved in retaining the shape, and how to clamp it (Clampett, Jed)
to finish.
Of course fingerboard removal is part of the job.
I'd charge 800 bux.
You can do it!
Last edited by Cygnus X1; 06-21-2010 at 06:52 PM.
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