Been busy lately with work and new fiancee, so haven't posted much lately!
However, I thought you might find this interesting. The bridge broke off my classical guitar due to very dry conditions this winter. I looked into getting it fixed by a professional, at a cost of $90-110.
Then, being a cheapskate and enthusiastic DIYer, I decided to do it myself.
There were no deep-throated clamps at the big-box stores or even at Midwest Woodworkers in Omaha (basically a Woodcraft). But at Harbor Freight--success! 8" throat clamps for $6.99 each!
You can see before and after shots--so far 100% successful! I used Titebond 3 glue, by the way--recommended by a lot of luthiers for repairs of this type.
However, I thought you might find this interesting. The bridge broke off my classical guitar due to very dry conditions this winter. I looked into getting it fixed by a professional, at a cost of $90-110.
Then, being a cheapskate and enthusiastic DIYer, I decided to do it myself.
There were no deep-throated clamps at the big-box stores or even at Midwest Woodworkers in Omaha (basically a Woodcraft). But at Harbor Freight--success! 8" throat clamps for $6.99 each!
You can see before and after shots--so far 100% successful! I used Titebond 3 glue, by the way--recommended by a lot of luthiers for repairs of this type.
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