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Private member DiscussionAcoustic Repair

Feb 5, 2026

1950s Gibson LG-3

Hi, I have a 1950's Gibson LG-3 that's had some poor work done to the spruce under the area of the bridge where the spruce has pulled away and or been sanded excessively. It's missing about .020-0.30 thou of spruce and I'm wondering/looking for advice about how to go about splicing in a thin piece of spruce before I re-glue the bridge. Please see pictures attached. My main questions are: glues for the patch, should the patch be mitered…

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Private memberFeb 5, 2026

When faced with a similar job recently, I chose to glue the patch in place with epoxy, then used hide glue to reset the bridge. The logic being that 20 years from now when someone needs to reset the…

Private member DiscussionFinish Repair

Dec 14, 2024

Martin M38

Just got a Martin M38 in the shop with several issues: 1 - hole in the side from an ill-advised (!) home attempt to install a strap button https://share.icloud.com/photos/00bluosDvgGzRWZBnuN8r2FGg 2 - bubbling of the neck finish over the entire length https://share.icloud.com/photos/089kvZZT3xeVbYiIlIn6uLg5Q For #1 I'm thinking I'll use Ian's scoopie technique after applying an inside patch. For #2, the neck also has some good sized dings i…

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