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Post by earthbalm on Sept 2, 2022 18:35:10 GMT
Fantastic work Gary.  Thanks for posting, Dale |
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Post by ocarolan on Sept 2, 2022 21:57:27 GMT
Well it might not have been the sensible route, but the journey was fascinating, and the destination well worth the thought, time, effort and skill you put into getting there. Just lovely!
Keith
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Post by Onechordtrick on Sept 3, 2022 6:52:30 GMT
This is a fascinating journey, really love your refusal to take the easy path and fabricate from scratch.
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Post by Vinny on Sept 3, 2022 7:47:29 GMT
Great stuff, Gary. Really enjoyable build.
Thanks for documenting in such an accessible way. Well done and well described.
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Post by garynava on Oct 2, 2022 15:21:22 GMT
The last piece of the jigsaw, as far as my LG50 replica is concerned, is the bridge. The original is cast from some kind of alloy, which is a step too far for me and my workshop! So, I decided to hew it from a piece of aluminium. Many early bridges, such as Bigsby, were made from ally, so its quite appropriate.
With the bridge made it’s time to get these guitars strung-up!
Cheers Gary
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Post by garynava on Oct 28, 2022 15:23:28 GMT
 The Guyatone LG50’s restoration has now been completed. When I look at it, I’ve almost forgotten all the work that it has taken to get to this stage. As I’ve said before, with restorations, the more time and care you put into it the less it looks like you’ve done any work! I’m super happy with the outcome; I’m not a great fan of over restoring so that the item looks like it’s new. So, this guitar still looks like it has had 65 years of hard living yet performs as well as any modern instrument. Although, in theory, it’s ready for me to put up for sale, I feel that I need to hold on to it until my version is completed. I can then do a comparison and come to the end of this long strange trip. Cheers Gary |
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Post by ocarolan on Oct 28, 2022 21:52:34 GMT
A long and strange trip it might have been, Gary, but fascinating to follow - thanks for sharing it with us. Guitar really looks the part - looking forward to hearing it, plus the Navatone!
Keith
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Post by grayn on Oct 29, 2022 6:04:57 GMT
Great story and very cool guitar. Thanks for showing it all and it looks to have been well worth all the hard work. Cheers.  |
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Post by garynava on Dec 17, 2022 11:06:01 GMT
So, this is it- the final chapter of my Guyatone project. Both guitars are now complete and ready to take their place in the wider world! The whole project took much longer than I thought it would, but I didn’t imagine that I get so involved and passionate about it either. Would I do it again, “Hell yes!” You’ll find more details about the guitars on the FOR SALE page of my website and also there’s PDF of my thoughts on the project. Thanks for all your support and interest with this one. Cheers Gary PS Happy Christmas! |
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Post by ocarolan on Dec 17, 2022 14:37:37 GMT
Great thread - thanks Gary for documenting your beautiful work in such a comprehensive and interesting way. Great result! I'm sure these guitars will find deserving homes!
Keith
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Post by Onechordtrick on Dec 17, 2022 14:42:06 GMT
They look and sound great and as I said a facisinating build thread.
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Post by garynava on Jan 22, 2023 17:13:59 GMT
It was always going to be hard to put a value on the Guyatone LG50 restoration project. With any work of this nature, you’re going to take into consideration the time you’ve spent and the money you’ve invested when coming up with your price. However, in reality, the customer just sees the finished product and knows what it’s worth to him/her. Also, I’m aware that we are living through hard times and to many, a guitar is a luxury item. So, rather than having the Guyatone languishing in my workshop, I’m reducing the price to £750. Ultimately, it was all about bring this instrument back to life; I've done that and now it should be played and enjoyed! Full details and contact info here.Cheers Gary |
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Post by garynava on Feb 14, 2023 15:44:28 GMT
So, to complete the story, the Guyatone LG50 now has a new home. I was extremely pleased that it was purchased by a player who had owned one in the 1960’s and had fond memories of it. The restoration was an enjoyable project and the icing on the cake is to know that it is now with someone who really appreciates it.
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Post by ocarolan on Feb 14, 2023 17:25:49 GMT
What a wonderful result!
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