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Nice stuff , I like the tortie , she will sing sweet tones when she is done , I just love the sound of this guitar

Can't wait to finish it. Here's what I've previously done to it:

https://picasaweb.google.com/lawriemann/RavenRestorationPart1?feat=directlink

https://picasaweb.google.com/lawriemann/RavenRestorationPart2?feat=directlink

The tone really came out after I rewired it. What amazes me is that after all the gear I've owned over the years, this has become my "go to" guitar.

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Mr. Lawrie Mann
Toronto, Canada

Great Pics and work Fajah!

Can I ask how you manage to remove the fretboard? did you use an Iron?

Also, if you are no longer using the stock pickups, I would be interested in purchasing them from you?

Pierre

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MAA Member since June 29th 2009, taking one baby step at a time..... and failing miserably!

Thanks Pierre. I draped a damp cloth over the fretboard starting at the heel, and used an iron on steam setting to remove it. As I steamed each section, I used a paint scraper to slowly pry it up as the glue softened. You have to take your time and only apply as much heat/steam as needed. It actually came off easier than I thought. I then defretted the board using my fret pullers and soldering iron.

The pickups are yours if you like. I won't be using them again. You'll have to solder new leads but everything is there and intact. Send me a PM to discuss further.

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Mr. Lawrie Mann
Toronto, Canada

PM sent!...

Thank you,

Pierre

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MAA Member since June 29th 2009, taking one baby step at a time..... and failing miserably!

Nice stuff Fajah , that is one intense restore . I can see why it would be your go to guitar , even unplugged it is sweet . I haven't pick up an acoustic guitar in years , I would much rather play a hollowbody acoustically

All done!





I'm going to throw up a video on my Youtube site in the next day or two to highlighting some of the details and provide a sound sample.

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Mr. Lawrie Mann
Toronto, Canada

Nice job!
I'm still not a big fan of Bigsby's on these guitars, but it looks good and to each his own.

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Great Job on the guitar

Let us know how you like your new GFS min HB 59's... I have seen GFS on Ebay but do not know of them...They offer lots of variations....Would be interested on your opinion on them and why you chose them?

Thank you for the old pick ups! really appreciate it....

Pierre

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MAA Member since June 29th 2009, taking one baby step at a time..... and failing miserably!

Nice job I never noticed that the F holes are 3 piece , how cool is that ! I don't think I've seen f holes like that before.