2 Guitars to repair )Pics)

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The first one of these guitars i noticed someone had put out on their verge... WHO THROWS OUT A GUITAR!?... i immediately took it home and inspected it, i could barely find any information about it but it appears to be a hand made 1890 -1920 classical guitar. The brand is Columbia and some idiot has written fret numbers on it *shakes head*. It has major cracks in the body but all pieces remain intact.

Note in the first picture, a handmade balinese flute can be seen on the right hand side.

(Look at that beautiful brass bridge)

The second guitar is a Suzuki nylon string from the 1970's (made in japan), it was bought and rarely played. A neighbour gave it to me when they moved out, the neck is straight and there is very little wear (minus the obviously broken bridge.)

Any ideas or links to how I am to repair the damage to the first guitar and where i can buy a replacement bridge for the Suzuki would be appreciated, thanks!

 

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Re: 2 Guitars to repair )Pics)

That first guitar is really something. Personally, I'd get a luthier friend to do it. If you want to use it as a way to learn something I'd recomend you stop by the MIMF. They'll have good advice for you bro.

 

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Re: 2 Guitars to repair )Pics)

That first guitar is really something. Personally, I'd get a luthier friend to do it. If you want to use it as a way to learn something I'd recomend you stop by the MIMF. They'll have good advice for you bro.

I thought so too, the second one should be an easy repair. My drummers dad is a luthier and i was about to arrange a meating for him. Whats the MIMF?

 

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Re: 2 Guitars to repair )Pics)

Musical Instrument Makers Forum.
Tackle 1 at a time.
Starting with the Suzuki,the bridge has to be replaced,(yes thank-you gift for the obvious).
Is the top and back firmly attached to the sides,how stable is the neck attached to the body?

the whole body is extremely well attached, no cracks or any sign of warping... though there are a lot of scratches etc. would it be worth giving it a light sand and varnish?