Restoration Stories and Photos
See some examples of the guitar and mandolin repair and restoration work (it’s next to impossible to show a set-up, but you sure can hear and feel them):
Silk Purse from a Busted Guitar?
Click here to see the story
Blueridge Setup
Even a great guitar can use some setup!
Tornado Victim Recover
A 1910 Martin mandolin barely made it through the 2011 tornado.
Roger Bliss, in memory
Roger was a good friend, a fine musician and a "noodler" supreme
Faux Resonator?
Time had taken its toll on this false resonator guitar.
One of a Kind
A guitar and mandolin hand-made by a relative.
Hand Made
This beautiful guitar was hand made by Robert Jackson over 15 years ago.
Fret Levels: All the Same?
Two instruments needed fret work. Are they the same?
An Old Solid Top Jazz Guitar
It had a few cracks, poor finish and the neck was loose.
Ouch, My Neck
An acoustic Epiphone guitar that had an unpleasant meeting with a foot
No Hum from this Hummingbird
This particular Hummingbird had a really bad New Year's Eve.
Valgame mi vihuela
This vihuela lost its head in a simple accident.
Family Jazz
A jazz guitar that somewhere along the line had a few rough days.
Espana
Not an expensive instrument but it presented an interesting challenge.
It Hurts to Fall on Your Rear
A structural refinish was a great option for this classic Alvarez
Oooops!
See before and after photos of a Spanish built classical guitar repair
Perry Mason Missed This Case
A mistreated vintage tenor banjo case gets much needed repairs
Ovation Gets a New Head -
See before and after photos of a head replacement on an Ovation.
Vihuela Gets A New Top -
See before and after photos of a Viheula repair
Size Doesn't Matter -
A ukulele and guitarron in the shop at the same time
Harmony Monterey
This one still had charm, but it was in rugged condition
Frankenphone
What happens after someone saws off the back?
And Restorations:
Hawaiian Guitar –
See before and after photos of a twang restored.
Silk Purse from a Busted Guitar?
Click here to see the story
Blueridge Setup
Even a great guitar can use some setup!
Tornado Victim Recover
A 1910 Martin mandolin barely made it through the 2011 tornado.
Roger Bliss, in memory
Roger was a good friend, a fine musician and a "noodler" supreme
Faux Resonator?
Time had taken its toll on this false resonator guitar.
One of a Kind
A guitar and mandolin hand-made by a relative.
Hand Made
This beautiful guitar was hand made by Robert Jackson over 15 years ago.
Fret Levels: All the Same?
Two instruments needed fret work. Are they the same?
An Old Solid Top Jazz Guitar
It had a few cracks, poor finish and the neck was loose.
Ouch, My Neck
An acoustic Epiphone guitar that had an unpleasant meeting with a foot
No Hum from this Hummingbird
This particular Hummingbird had a really bad New Year's Eve.
Valgame mi vihuela
This vihuela lost its head in a simple accident.
Family Jazz
A jazz guitar that somewhere along the line had a few rough days.
Espana
Not an expensive instrument but it presented an interesting challenge.
It Hurts to Fall on Your Rear
A structural refinish was a great option for this classic Alvarez
Oooops!
See before and after photos of a Spanish built classical guitar repair
Perry Mason Missed This Case
A mistreated vintage tenor banjo case gets much needed repairs
Ovation Gets a New Head -
See before and after photos of a head replacement on an Ovation.
Vihuela Gets A New Top -
See before and after photos of a Viheula repair
Size Doesn't Matter -
A ukulele and guitarron in the shop at the same time
Harmony Monterey
This one still had charm, but it was in rugged condition
Frankenphone
What happens after someone saws off the back?
And Restorations:
Hawaiian Guitar –
See before and after photos of a twang restored.
