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| Author: | A Peebels [ Sun Jun 03, 2007 2:08 pm ] |
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I'm repairing an Ayers Guitar made in Australia about 2004. The owner tried to install a Fishman pickup and preamp, and in the process put 3 cracks in the side each about 4" long. Well the cracks are repaired, but I will have to refinish the dark stained mahogany side. I was wondering if any of my Aussie friends are familiar with Ayers guitars, and if anyone knows what kind of finish that they use. I would guess that it's matte nitro, but I don't know for sure. By the way Ayers makes a fine guitar. Al |
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| Author: | PaulB [ Sun Jun 03, 2007 2:29 pm ] |
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You can contact them on 61 (0)7 4630 3800 by phone or on the web at http://www.ayersguitars.com.au They are actually made in Vietnam under the guidance of an Aussie luthier. |
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| Author: | gratay [ Sun Jun 03, 2007 2:42 pm ] |
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Gerard Gilet of Gilet Guitars had something to do with helping them and setting up their process I believe.... I don't know if he has anything to do with Ayers guitars now, as such.... But he may be worth contacting about the finish if Ayers don't respond. www.giletguitars.com.au/ |
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| Author: | A Peebels [ Sun Jun 03, 2007 2:57 pm ] |
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Thanks for the info. I appreciate the help. Al |
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| Author: | crazymanmichael [ Sun Jun 03, 2007 10:48 pm ] |
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if it's nitro a drop of lacquer thinner in an inconspicuous place, like in a tuner footprint, will soften the lacquer. if it turns out not to be lacquer then good luck. getting good finish repair touch-up on non-lacquer/shellac finishes is a bugbear. |
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