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The tongue of the fingerboard of
this Martin Eric Clapton signature model has lifted off. The treble side
of the fingerboard has lifted significantly while the bass
side has only lifted slightly. The tongue had been glued down unsuccessfully. I suspect the wrong type
of glue was used thus the lifting again. The residual glue was carefully
removed to ensure good adhesion and contact. |
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As
the treble side has lifted more than the bass side, the tongue of the
fingerboard was heated to flatten the "curl". Once the ebony has stabilized,
the fingerboard is clamped down. |
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The clamps
are removed and the tongue of the fingerboard is seated firmly on the top
of the guitar. |
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The last 3 frets were lightly dressed to eliminate
fret buzz and the guitar is
strung. |
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Identifying
details of the subject guitar. |
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The guitar
all ready to go. |