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Captain Picard's PetardsOur theater has an old BC Rich guitar in their display archives donated from a local music school. It's been abused by students for who knows how long. I was going to put it back to playable condition, so I cleaned it up and put on new strings, set action, intonation, etc. Very minor bump on headstock revealed a barely repaired cracked neck. No wanting to give up on a project, I pulled it all apart and, well, the head came completely off the neck. 😬 That awesome 90s Korean quality. I'll try to see if I can take off fingerboard without damage and glue neck back together. Fun times.<a href="https://beige.party/tags/FunTimes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#FunTimes</a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/GuitarRepair" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#GuitarRepair</a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/LostCause" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LostCause</a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/Stubborn" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Stubborn</a>

Antoine LacasseSuch a lovely guitar! <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/luthier" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#luthier</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/guitar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#guitar</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/photography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#photography</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/guitarrepair" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#guitarrepair</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/fujifilm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#fujifilm</a>

Daniel (Not A Lawyer)Much annoyed that this wire came adrift from this pre-wired harness. The whole point of spending a little extra to get a pre-wired harness is because I suck at soldering.<a href="https://techhub.social/tags/guitar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#guitar</a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/guita" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#guita</a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/GuitarRepair" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#GuitarRepair</a>

Torlais NeoiniOk! "Patches" the barley recovered EA-250 with retrofitted neck and P-90s is nearing completion. Just final setup work to go! This was a loooong time coming and what a learning experience it was! "Patches" has some cosmetic flaws (other than the obvious patches) because, well, I messed up. But "Patches" sounds very nice to me indeed. It's defiantly got that hollow body, P90 vib going! Even with the action still a bit high, it . is . fun!<a href="https://mas.to/tags/guitar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#guitar</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/guitarrepair" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#guitarrepair</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Luthier" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Luthier</a>

Torlais NeoiniThe neck for the EA-250 has been finished. The nut’s been installed. The next step is putting on the neck & I need to shape a shim. I’d noticed I needed to accommodate a bit more bridge height so I got a .5 degree shim from StewMac (spendy!) This picture shows how I’m roughing out the shape so the shim sits nice on the neck mount tang. I used a dremel drum mandrel with a fine grit band mounted in a drill press & very carefully sanding to the traced line. <a href="https://mas.to/tags/guitar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#guitar</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/GuitarRepair" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#GuitarRepair</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/luthier" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#luthier</a>

Torlais NeoiniEA-250 Recovery Status: I know I sort of dropped off the radar, but I had to wait for my headstock decal, warm weather, and life craziness to resolve a little. So here is a quick pic of the headstock being clear coated. Hope you like it! <a href="https://mas.to/tags/guitar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#guitar</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/GuitarRepair" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#GuitarRepair</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/luthier" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#luthier</a>

Torlais NeoiniFinished Tru-Oiling the EA-250 body. I think it looks great, it’s not perfect but the best I can do with what I’ve got. You have to look pretty closely to see the imperfections, so I’m happy! <a href="https://mas.to/tags/guitar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#guitar</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/GuitarRepair" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#GuitarRepair</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/luthier" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#luthier</a>

Torlais NeoiniIf I haven’t got this backwards or topsy-turvy or anything here is what the logo for the EA-250 ended up looking like. I am sending it off to get water slide decals made. <a href="https://mas.to/tags/guitar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#guitar</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/GuitarRepair" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#GuitarRepair</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/luthier" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#luthier</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/guitarrebirth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#guitarrebirth</a>

Inside the Red Head's Head <a href="https://flickr.com/photos/robj_1971/53543878538/in/datetaken" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a> I just got home from picking up my Gibson ES-335 from the guitar shop. I played it a little while I was there and my happy is happy.I’ll post pictures later. I don’t have time to take any right now. Happy New Frets/Bridge/Nut/Volume Pot day!<a href="https://robertjames1971.blog/2024/02/21/my-guitar-is-home-3/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://robertjames1971.blog/2024/02/21/my-guitar-is-home-3/</a><a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://robertjames1971.blog/tag/guitar/" target="_blank">#Guitar</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://robertjames1971.blog/tag/guitar-maintenance/" target="_blank">#guitarMaintenance</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://robertjames1971.blog/tag/guitar-repair/" target="_blank">#guitarRepair</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://robertjames1971.blog/tag/iphoneography/" target="_blank">#iphoneography</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://robertjames1971.blog/tag/luthier/" target="_blank">#luthier</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://robertjames1971.blog/tag/photography/" target="_blank">#photography</a>

Torlais NeoiniHi , I’m wondering if y’all could let me know which of these 2 headstock logos looks nicer? They are for the repaired Matsumoku EA-250 equipped with a neck made in China sourced from Yinfente. Hence it’s not a Matsumoku or Epiphone or mine etc. The kanji is supposed to mean “Rebirth” or “Resurrection” (hope I got that correct!) <a href="https://mas.to/tags/guitar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#guitar</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/guitarRepair" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#guitarRepair</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/luthier" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#luthier</a>

Torlais NeoiniGood news! I got some time back to make progress on the RA-250 and I finally figured out how I can finish the neck. I also started Tru Oiling the body. It’s gonna be nice, not perfect but nice! Can’t wait!<a href="https://mas.to/tags/guitar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#guitar</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/GuitarRepair" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#GuitarRepair</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/luthier" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#luthier</a>

Torlais NeoiniHi. Been very busy with work and non-work life. So, I’ve made little progress on the EA-250 resurrection. Right now, as time allows, I’m leveling the headstock. I’m using shellac and have it almost ready. Then onto the rest of the neck. I’m learning heaps of stuff about leveling. Attached is a photo. <a href="https://mas.to/tags/guitar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#guitar</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/GuitarRepair" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#GuitarRepair</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/luthier" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#luthier</a>

Inside the Red Head's HeadI went to the drugstore today and got myself a couple of vaccine shots. I got a flu vaccine and a shingles vaccine. I’m still not far enough removed from my Covid-19/Disney World experience to need a Covid booster, so I’ll probably get one of those next month.I drove through downtown so here is the obligatory clock/downtown pics. You’re welcome. <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/robj_1971/53326849817/in/datetaken/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/robj_1971/53328068514/in/datetaken/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a> On an unrelated note, the guitar shop posted some more photos of my guitar today. I think it’s done. New bridge, new frets, new nut. Here’s hoping I get another phone call from them tomorrow. Fingers crossed.<a href="https://robertjames1971.blog/2023/11/12/out-and-about/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://robertjames1971.blog/2023/11/12/out-and-about/</a><a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://robertjames1971.blog/tag/guitar/" target="_blank">#Guitar</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://robertjames1971.blog/tag/guitar-repair/" target="_blank">#guitarRepair</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://robertjames1971.blog/tag/guitar-shop/" target="_blank">#guitarShop</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://robertjames1971.blog/tag/health/" target="_blank">#health</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://robertjames1971.blog/tag/hipstamatic/" target="_blank">#Hipstamatic</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://robertjames1971.blog/tag/iphoneography/" target="_blank">#iphoneography</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://robertjames1971.blog/tag/methuen/" target="_blank">#methuen</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://robertjames1971.blog/tag/photography/" target="_blank">#photography</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://robertjames1971.blog/tag/refret/" target="_blank">#refret</a>

Torlais NeoiniI am starting to finish the EA-250. 1st I’m planning on completing the pore filling job on the walnut headstock veneer. I have some really old but still good pore filler from LMII. Then get some Zinsser Bull’s Eye SealCoat wax free Shellac on there. Will likely “Ebon-ise” the veneer since Epiphone branded Matsumokus of this make have black headstocks. I’m not going for a perfect copy, just a respectful nod to the aesthetics of the original.<a href="https://mas.to/tags/guitar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#guitar</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/GuitarRepair" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#GuitarRepair</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/guitarrestoration" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#guitarrestoration</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/luthier" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#luthier</a>

Adam Sweet Sunday, October 22, 2023 3pm - 4pm The Granby Guitar Group meets at the Studio in Granby, MA from 3pm. Bring your guitar at 2pm for the clinic - our luthier will be there to set up your axe with string changes, neck adjustments and other quick fixes to get you back to jamming with your friends! Fee: $10 per person RSVP required: use the Facebook link (below), or email us: asweetmusicstudio@gmail.com <a href="https://firefish.social/tags/TheGuitarDoctor" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#TheGuitarDoctor</a> <a href="https://firefish.social/tags/GuitarGroup" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#GuitarGroup</a> <a href="https://firefish.social/tags/GuitarClinic" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#GuitarClinic</a> <a href="https://firefish.social/tags/GuitarRepair" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#GuitarRepair</a> <a href="https://firefish.social/tags/GuitarLessons" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#GuitarLessons</a> <a href="https://firefish.social/tags/GuitarHero" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#GuitarHero</a> Please register! Here's the Facebook Event Page: <a href="https://fb.me/e/2JOoUXk68" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://fb.me/e/2JOoUXk68</a>

Torlais NeoiniTwo completed tested and potted P90 pickups. DCR (for what it’s worth) is ~8.8K for the bridge and ~8.6K for the neck. <a href="https://mas.to/tags/guitar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#guitar</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/GuitarRepair" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#GuitarRepair</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/luthier" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#luthier</a>

Torlais NeoiniThe 10mm drill bit came in and I put some strings on the old EA-250 for the first time! Sweet! Nothing is dialed in, still it gives me confidence to proceed. The P90’s are ready for potting (yes I’m gonna wax pot them, but just a hot wax bath no vacuum). A ton of work left but still I feel a milestone has been reached! <a href="https://mas.to/tags/luthier" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#luthier</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/guitar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#guitar</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/GuitarRepair" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#GuitarRepair</a>

Torlais Neoini…and the frets are all on now. Need to do some fret end work to finish off the job. <a href="https://mas.to/tags/guitar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#guitar</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/GuitarRepair" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#GuitarRepair</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/luthier" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#luthier</a>Hope all my friends in <a href="https://mas.to/tags/florida" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#florida</a> , <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Charleston" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Charleston</a> and everywhere else are doing ok despite <a href="https://mas.to/tags/idalia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#idalia</a> .

Torlais NeoiniWell, I have finally gotten back to work on the EA-250 restoration after some necessary travel and…dare I say it?…a bout of COVID.I have started installing the frets. The tangs must be trimmed since the neck has binding. It’s a most meticulous process. <a href="https://mas.to/tags/guitar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#guitar</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/GuitarRepair" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#GuitarRepair</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/lutherie" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#lutherie</a>

Torlais NeoiniTwo things: 1) My really cool fret tang nipper came in today, works great! 2) I photographed a cool cloud.<a href="https://mas.to/tags/GuitarRepair" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#GuitarRepair</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/weather" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#weather</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/photography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#photography</a>

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