mario1956
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I finally got my F212 fixer-upper and began the restoration process. I am removing the pickguard to get to a top crack that looks like it is caused by shrinking of the guard. In the process of removing the pickguard it appears that it was applied to the raw wood and finished over much like Martins of the period. I was applying some heat to the area in the attempt to remove it. I had gotten about 2 inches off near the fingerboard and suddenly chunks of the top began coming up with it. I stopped immediately. Does anyone have any idea how to get this thing off without severely damaging the soundboard?