jcwu
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Harry Branton said:
Mine's developed a belly bulge, too. What causes this? And I assume the $700 was for all repair work, not just the rebrace, right? How much was the rebrace?
Thanks,
Jason
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Mine's developed a belly bulge, too. What causes this? And I assume the $700 was for all repair work, not just the rebrace, right? How much was the rebrace?
Thanks,
Jason
GardMan
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Harry, Welcome to LTG! Don't have that much into my D-55, yet... but it's probably going to need new frets in the next few years (had it 1-1/2 years, and still haven't taken it in to my luthiers for an general "health" check).
There's a nice looking '83 D-55 on SLC CL and eBay... if anyone is looking and wants me to check it out: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=290260678075
Dave
There's a nice looking '83 D-55 on SLC CL and eBay... if anyone is looking and wants me to check it out: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=290260678075
Dave
Bubby
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A belly buldge is caused by the guitar getting hot and the glue lets go. This causes high action and sometimes results in an unnecesarry neck set when a rebrace is the proper cure(acording to my luthier) The rebrace was around $ 400 if I remember right. Before he did the job he asked me if I wanted him to tap tune it or go back with how it was. At the risk of losing vintage value I gave him the go ahead to tap tune it ( put the braces where they sound best rather than factory placement). It turned out magnificent. Everyone comments on the terrific sound of this instrument. Coupled with the classy look it turned out to be a great guitar worth(to me) three times the money I have in it.
Guardman-The 83 D 55 on e bay looks really good, nice creamy looking rosewood. Also nice pics of your Guild collection.
Guardman-The 83 D 55 on e bay looks really good, nice creamy looking rosewood. Also nice pics of your Guild collection.
Bubby
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Say how do you alter the signature and whats a UCP?
Guild '79 D-55
Gibson- '62 RB 100 5 string banjo,'01 L-5 Wes Montgomery, '69 ES 335, '72 SG, Spanish Classical
amps-'65 Fender Tremolux, Polytone Mini Brute, Fender Blues Jr., Acoustic Image Corus
Guild '79 D-55
Gibson- '62 RB 100 5 string banjo,'01 L-5 Wes Montgomery, '69 ES 335, '72 SG, Spanish Classical
amps-'65 Fender Tremolux, Polytone Mini Brute, Fender Blues Jr., Acoustic Image Corus
UCP is the User Control Panel at the top of the web page, Harry. From there, you can poke around and change your signature and your avatar.
Graham
Venerated Member
Harry Branton said:
UCP = User Control Panel
Click there, then click ob Profile on the left hand side, then click Edit Signature.
There you can add your name and gear list and it will appear under each post so not wearing your finger down any further. You need it for picking, something.
Welcome to LTG Harry.
jcwu
Senior Member
Harry Branton said:
Harry, thanks for the info. Boy.. I better start socking away some money!!
I just noticed a few days ago a slight curve to the top below the bridge - it's not severe, but if it's a sign of a brace coming loose, I guess I better take care of it, sooner than later.
6L6
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Any sign of the guitar yet??????
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6L6
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Any sign of the guitar yet??????
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starhopper
Junior Member
Yup - got it yesterday - not insured - no signature required! It was in good condition. Afew more "cracks" or "checkering" in the finish on top than was shown in the pics - but sounds great.
Will post pics later this evening!
Will post pics later this evening!
starhopper
Junior Member
Yup - got it yesterday - not insured - no signature required! It was in good condition. Afew more "cracks" or "checkering" in the finish on top than was shown in the pics - but sounds great.
Will post pics later this evening!
Will post pics later this evening!
jcwu
Senior Member
starhopper said:
Yikes! That's no way to ship an instrument, especially an acoustic, and of this value, too!!
jcwu
Senior Member
starhopper said:
Yikes! That's no way to ship an instrument, especially an acoustic, and of this value, too!!
Bubby
Junior Member
My D-55NT is a '79 and I love it. Congrats! That gives me a bad case of GAS.
Bubby
Junior Member
My D-55NT is a '79 and I love it. Congrats! That gives me a bad case of GAS.
starhopper
Junior Member
It plays great, looks great - but I guess I'm just anal about hairline cracks in the finish - actually, I'm a perfectionist - probably shouldn't have purchased this. You really can't see them unless you look at a certain angle - but think I'm gonna put this one on ebay and keep looking. Oh well :x
starhopper
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It plays great, looks great - but I guess I'm just anal about hairline cracks in the finish - actually, I'm a perfectionist - probably shouldn't have purchased this. You really can't see them unless you look at a certain angle - but think I'm gonna put this one on ebay and keep looking. Oh well :x
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starhopper said:Will post pics later this evening!
I hope you're still planning on posting pics!
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starhopper said:Will post pics later this evening!
I hope you're still planning on posting pics!
West R Lee
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Guys, before anybody gets too excited about "bellying tops", there is a slight amount of belly that is supposed to be built into a top. Just as there is a radius to a saddle and a fretboard. None of these components are supposed to be perfectly flat.
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