Soundboard removal

[Bruce McC]

Over the past 6 months or so, I recall seeing several posts detailing
methods for removing/replacing soundboards. Now for the life of me
I can't find them on the forum. Could anyone please help me out.
I recently picked up an old classical guitar for $30.00 at a Salvo op shop
and was contemplating repairing or replacing the top.

[ozziebluesman]

G'day Bruce,

I re-topped two restorations in the past six months.

I have pictures of the process I use that I can send you.

my email is ozziebluesman at gmail dot com and I will send them to you.

Cheers

Alan

[Beau Hannam Guitars]

Doing it without removing the binding or purfling is the hard way, but reasonably straight forward when you get your head around it.

[GregL]

Hi Bruce,

Here is a post about removing tops:

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=5062

It mentions a previous post from John (Woodrat).

Hope this helps.

Thanks,
GregL.

[Bruce McC]

Thank you for the responses. Attached are some photos of the $30 special
just in case someone might think that I have really dropped a router onto the
top of my current build!!!

[kiwigeo]

Bruce is the wood solid or ply? The back is obviously flat sawn.

[Bruce McC]

Hi Martin

No plywood all solid timber. The top appears to be western red cedar,
I am uncertain as to what the timber is in the back , sides or neck.

[Tom West]

How about this................http://www.grevenguitars.com/retopping-demo.html
Tom

[Bruce McC]

Thank you Tom,

Yes, that is one of the posts I had seen previously
and was looking for.

Cheers
Bruce