Author Archives: twang-rite

1954 Martin D-28/45 Neck Reset

Posted on March 26, 2014 by twang-rite

I just completed a neck reset on a 1954 Martin D-28 that had been converted into a D-45 by guitar builder Wayne Henderson in 1976. He did a nice job inlaying all the abalone  but the neck was in bad need of  a … Continue reading →

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1930 Washburn: Reset Neck and Make New Bridge

Posted on March 7, 2014 by twang-rite

This 1930 Washburn came in to the shop in need of a neck reset and a new bridge. Here’s some photos and stuff about the repair: The bridge was cracked and sanded too thin. They don’t make a replacement for this so … Continue reading →

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Old Hofner Electric 12 String Neck Reset

Posted on July 31, 2012 by twang-rite

I got to work on this 1960’s Hofner electric 12 string. The neck needed to be reset and there was some internal bracing issues that caused the body to “cave in” a bit. Yikes! Almost 7/32″ I’m thinking somewhere around … Continue reading →

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Smashed Side Repair

Posted on June 6, 2012 by twang-rite

Got this old guitar with a totally smashed in side. Here it is after I pulled out all the broken pieces and cut a nice clean “hole”: I made some kerfing out of some mahogany and glued it in (The kerfing on … Continue reading →

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Harmony Rebel Refret

Posted on February 23, 2012 by twang-rite

This cool old Harmony Rebel came into the shop for a fret dressing but there was not much fret left to work with so I decided to replace them.   Here’s the “AFTER”: Looks, plays and sounds GREAT now.

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Guitar Repair Stuff Coming Soon

Posted on February 5, 2012 by twang-rite

I’ve been repairing and restoring guitars and other stringed instruments for the last 30 years but only recently figured I should take photos and talk about it. I should have many photos and more info down the road. In the … Continue reading →

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