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@redrock1963
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Considering that the binding is being replaced, was it ever an option to use a router to get the binding off ?
@vindustrialguitars
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I never considered new, would actually like to reuse the binding. It might be faster to do any small repairs than to install and fit a new piece. Appreciate your interest ✌️
@harpethguitar
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Dust bunnies 🐰 oh my!
@NickRatnieks
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1423 is the Harmony model code and Harmony did reuse these numbers from time to time- the 1265is an example- being a Valencia round hole archtop in the mid-30s and a big flat top in the 60s. You can work out what model the guitar it is quite often. This was an S S Stewart retailed guitar but it would have a family resemblance to a Harmony model. Harmony made various Patrician models and they were number in the 1400s. Some were all mahogany- others were like this guitar with a spruce top and mahogany sides and back- the 1407, which was made for years. It had dot inlays but maybe to make it look flashier this S S Stewart model was given the block inlays. Sadly, the Harmony Database is down for a major revamp so it is harder to get info at the moment. Harmony started sticking an H before the code at some point.
@vindustrialguitars
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Thanks for the great info…just out of curiosity, what’s the address for the harmony database?
@esh150
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I have an SS Stewart model 7004 on my workbench right now. I believe it was made by Harmony, not sure when. I was surprised that they glued the tone bars over the linen reinforcement. Maybe that was why one was rattling around inside when I got it. the back was detached in one spot, and I was able to pop the rest off in minutes with the binding still attached, a very happy surprise. Good luck with yours, I'll be watching. Cheers!
@vindustrialguitars
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On mine One of the back braces is cracked and needs to be replaced. I’m debating on replacing with the same thin wide brace with a tall thin spruce. What would you do?
@esh150
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@@vindustrialguitars I am no expert, but I think that cracked back brace might be needed to fit everything back together, so I would glue it back with whatever pieces of the back you still have. Rather than try to remove it, you might add a thin layer of spruce over the top of it to reinforce it. I would add a brace across the upper bout, as the damage there is considerable, but I would be inclined to keep it low and wide like the existing braces. I will be interested in your solution.
@markdoyle9642
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I have a '52 Martin D-28, two piece Rosewood on my bench that was in a car accident and needs "Back Surgery". I will use your techniques, Thank You. Respect.
@banjoboy1941
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Those are not braces; they're tone bars.
@vindustrialguitars
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Believe it or not, they’re tone bars and braces serving both functions
@banjoboy1941
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@@vindustrialguitars When I build mandolins I have to sculpt the tone bars to get the correct separation between bass and treble. Strange why those don't seem to be sculptured.
@markdoyle9642
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@@vindustrialguitars Violins and related instruments have a Bass Bar and sound post so the top and back can resonate in unison for equitable volume of low notes. I added a sound post on an 30's "The Gibson" L5 with similar bracing patterns as your guitar, and a 1959 Kay, Roy Smeck plywood arch top (and back) with outstanding results. Certainly worth trying, Again Thank You, RESPECT!
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