'72 D35 restoration tips: pickguard, tuners

[josh brokaw]

Currently in the process of getting a '72 D35 into proper playing shape.
It's all original, I believe, open back tuners and tortoiseshell pickguard.
Any recommendations on 1) dealing with the pickguard lifting at the corners
and 2) with the loose buttons on the tuners. (They seem to hold tune plenty well, just real loose to tune them up)
Thanks in advance!

 

[jp]

Currently in the process of getting a '72 D35 into proper playing shape.
It's all original, I believe, open back tuners and tortoiseshell pickguard.
Any recommendations on 1) dealing with the pickguard lifting at the corners
and 2) with the loose buttons on the tuners. (They seem to hold tune plenty well, just real loose to tune them up)
Thanks in advance!

1) For the pickguard edges, try reasonably small amounts of wood glue. Squeeze out will clean up easily with a damp rag. Most recommend taking the entire guard off, but you may have luck with a simple try first. You could also try a small pieces of 3M double-sided adhesive sheets. It's usually used for gluing entire pickguards, but maybe it might work for a simple fix.

2) Did you try adjusting or tightening the center screws on the back of your tuners? They'll adjust tension.

Good luck, and I hope this helps!

 

[josh brokaw]

Thanks, that does help. Still getting my head around all these little tips and tricks on maintenance and restoration. Trying the clamps & steam 'reset' on this guitar, we'll see how it goes.