my 1st post here so I had better introduce my self. A Kiwi in Brizzie with 30 yrs working on superyachts, classic cars & boats, antiques & once upon a time kitchens etc. A muso for most of my near 60 yrs. I have set up guitars but just turning my hand to repairs. My general knowledge is good but needs honing for guitar repair & if I live long enough - construction.
A good friend of mine owns this Aria(pix) - from research it may well be the first ever made. A fall resulted in partial separation of the top - which has been successfully reglued(titebond). A U.S. luthier has recommended FCA ( from LMI) glue for new binding. References are excellent but it can't be shipped here. Does anyone know if avail. in Aus.
? Or any other options. I note weldon 16 has poor reviews & tests with binding shavings dissolved in solvent(advice from Stewmac) gave good but not excellent result. I have bought a stack of rubber bands from Stewmac but on dry runs have found them awkward & slow to apply - any experience with these ? Masking tape seems to be easier/quicker.
Question to moderators - am I allowed to post US site details here. I used it before discovering this one & has lots of relevant pix/ details of this guitar & repair so far. I simply don't have time to repeat it all!
I couldn'y help noticing this little fellow & suddenly my cup of tea & a bikky didn't taste so good. I do enjoy a certain Sth Aus. stout
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cheers,
Dean