(Reconverted w/pics) NGD '75 F112

[killdeer43]

Re: (Arrived) NGD '75 F112

Looks great!
Do you plan to retool it as a 12-string? :?:

Curious Joe

 

[AcornHouse]

Re: (Arrived) NGD '75 F112

Looks great!
Do you plan to retool it as a 12-string? :?:

Curious Joe

Yes, I'm getting some Pearse 80/20 10-47 strings Saturday, then I can work on putting the 12 tuners, nut and saddle back on. I'll get some replacement bushings and screws for the Waverly tuners so I can use them in a small jumbo I'm building.

So, no twin to your 112-6er.

 

[killdeer43]

Re: (Arrived) NGD '75 F112

Sounds like fun, whichever direction you choose. Brings back fond memories of how I started.

F-112 in transition

FWIW, it was a fun project for me. :wink:

Joe

*I have a case that would fit if you're interested. It needs a handle and is an off brand but the guitar fits. Let me know.

 

[AcornHouse]

Re: (Arrived) NGD '75 F112

When they switched it over, they didn't bother to fill in the extra holes, so it should be a snap.

I'll let you know about the case.

 

[killdeer43]

Re: (Arrived) NGD '75 F112

I'll let you know about the case.

I could send pics so do let me know.

Enjoy your F-112,
Joe

 

[AcornHouse]

Re: (Arrived) NGD '75 F112

I got the 112 converted back to a 12 stringer. The screw holes matched perfectly with the Waverlys, so there no extra holes to fill. The Waverly bushings did widen the post holes slightly, so the original bushings are a bit loose. I'll deal with that next stringing.
The saddle is also a bit loose, so I may make a new one. I'll also need to get new bone pins. The ones that came with it are plastic (and not a good fit anyway) and I used my original D-4 plastic pins for the other half.

It's been awhile since I've owned a 12-string. I'd forgotten how much fun it was to string one up. (sheesh! :shock: )

So far, it's sounding sweet (D'addario PB 10-47) of course, the strings are still settling in (X2 :lol: ), so holding pitch is still in transition.

Post conversion pics will follow this week.

 

[AcornHouse]

Re: (Arrived) NGD '75 F112

I'll let you know about the case.

I could send pics so do let me know.

Enjoy your F-112,
Joe

I think I'll hold off on the case for now, Joe. The dread case works well enough (I'm not a touring musician), and if I go ahead with the refret, I can use the $ for that.

 

[AcornHouse]

Re: (Arrived) NGD '75 F112

When I took it out today, I was pleasantly surprised. It had stayed almost perfectly in tune! Just a couple of tweaks. The original tuners held everything rock steady; pretty good for no-name import hardware.

 

[AcornHouse]

Here are the pics of the F-112 reconverted back to a 12-string, with the original tuners.

 

[Westerly Wood]

what a great end to end story.
i just read it first all the way thru right now while on lunch, from when you first found it online to the last 12 string pic.

 

[RussB]

Nicely done! The 12-stringer is looking good 8)

 

[twocorgis]

Very well done Chris! I've felt lots of love for 112s amongst those who own them, but honestly I'm afraid to try one. Three 12ers; just what I need! :roll:

 

[jeffcoop]

Very nice! Glad to see this guitar turn out so well.