Comments for Graham Parker Luthier

Comment on Guitar Restoration : Framus Fret Jet 1965 by Berthold Jaeger

Berthold Jaeger — Tue, 22 May 2012 14:29:50 +0000

Hi Graham,

sorry for the late reply to your message. I found a specialist, who was able to repair the trussrod here in Germany.
Now, the Fret Jet works fine again and I am waiting for the 50th bithday in 2015 .

Thanks to you
Berthold

Comment on Vintage Acoustic Guitar Repair : Harmony Sovereign H1260 by Tim

Tim — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 03:11:02 +0000

Great article. I picked up a similar Souverign at a flea market near Boston in the early 80′s. The only differences were a plain bridge, and It came with a removable pickup that clipped in on the sound hole, with the wire running through a special peg in the bottom of the guitar. I always thought it had a nice sound, never realizing that it was a quality instrument till I started researching it tonight. I have enjoyed playing it over the years, and my daughter picked it up and taught herself how to play. It took a tumble in the driveway a few years ago wiping out a considerable chunk of side panel. Since I do not have the expertise to repair it, I thought about placing a fiberglass patch along the side to halt any splitting, however after seeing your article it makes me think a more serious repair might be in order.

Comment on Vintage Acoustic Guitar Repair : Harmony Sovereign H1260 by Jim Gaffney

Jim Gaffney — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 14:54:21 +0000

Hi Graham. I have a 1968 Harmony Sovereign and am interested to know the cost of the renovation in your video. I’m not sure how much work mine will need . Regards. Jim

Comment on Vintage Acoustic Guitar Repair : Harmony Sovereign H1260 by Jordan Hooper

Jordan Hooper — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:15:07 +0000

I happen to own a H1260 and the action is HORRIBLE. Also the finish is cracked and the neck appears to be warped (explaining the action). What would it cost to restore my 1260? Please email me @ jhooper0015@kctcs.edu. Thanks a bunch and absolutely beautiful restoration!!

Comment on Acoustic Guitar Setup: Gibson Hummingbird Custom Shop by Matt beecher

Matt beecher — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 03:33:15 +0000

I have a washburn twelvestring at first I got it with no stings on it,so I put some lightguage stings on it and once tuned up I just could not get the action low enough then I reached inside and I could fill that the x bracing had pulled off the solidtop. My hands nearly move in there, what can I do?
Thanks, Matt B.

Comment on Vintage Martin Acoustic Guitar Restoration : Martin 00-17 by Graham Parker Luthier

Graham Parker Luthier — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:50:01 +0000

Hi Rich,
What seems to be the problem with it?
Email if you wish
G

Comment on Vintage Martin Acoustic Guitar Restoration : Martin 00-17 by Rich

Rich — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 21:42:34 +0000

..I still need to bring my 00-17 in for you to take a look at!!!!

Comment on Fender Bass Repair : 1969 Fender Precision Bass Truss-Rod Repair by Rich

Rich — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 21:40:25 +0000

Great work (again!) Graham!!!!

Comment on Fender Bass Repair : 1969 Fender Precision Bass Truss-Rod Repair by Graham Parker Luthier

Graham Parker Luthier — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 00:49:50 +0000

Thanks John, it was worth saving
Graham

Comment on Fender Bass Repair : 1969 Fender Precision Bass Truss-Rod Repair by John

John — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:41:13 +0000

Nice Save Graham