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| Author: | Stefan [ Fri Jun 22, 2007 3:52 am ] |
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Hi folks, The classical guitars I have seen have bridges that are finished with lacquer. I have to refinish the top of a classical that I've repaired for a friend of mine (Some one stepped on it and mashed in the top). So, spray lacquer with the bridge attached to the top? or, should I remove the already finished bridge and spray the top like I would a steel string? I don't really fancy prying the bridge of that cedar top. I couldn't bear it if things went foul there. Any advice much appreciated. Stefan |
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| Author: | Glen H [ Fri Jun 22, 2007 4:48 am ] |
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Hello Stefan, I would remove the bridge. |
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| Author: | Glen H [ Fri Jun 22, 2007 4:49 am ] |
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Sorry, A typo, I would NOT remove the bridge. |
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| Author: | Colin S [ Fri Jun 22, 2007 8:47 am ] |
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Stefan, many classical builders finish the top after the bridge is fitted so that they can fine tune the top with the strings on. I also do this on my steel strings, where I French polish the top after the bridge is glued on and the top finally tuned. On my lutes I have to glue on the bridge before the top is glued to the shell so again I finish with the bridge in place. So yes leave the bridge on and refinish. One thing to note though, if it's a classical the chances are that the top is finished with French polish rather than lacquer. Colin |
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