Thanks for watching! The lacing is a double loop. I generally use it on most everything rather than polishing the leather edges because I tend to use a variety of different leathers. Using such a variety means each leather has its own quirks for finishing. By lacing all the edges, this method is more predictable as to the time it will take and looks fancier for longer.

too late, we did try selling cigar box guitars and canjos at art fairs and music festivals. I did sell CBGs but never sold a canjo. :( was fun to make. I would say 25% off if you can guess what veggies came in the can.

@@TheAngryMushroom Oh noo,I can see your doomed!.....Doomed to a life of fun inventing new Canjo's in the garage. As for the can, my wife says beans I say peas.

Thanks for the input, appreciate it. To me, It was a decent guitar to play after a set up. I don’t like knocking guitars at all. No matter where they came from. I always think most guitars have a chance to be playable. helps me learn to be better at Repair and set ups to. There is always more to learn.

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Hi, I appreciate the question, check the video description for link to the book by Robert Benedetto that I was learning from. My guitar building is paused at the moment and I have not finished with my first arch top build. I encourage anyone who wants to build an arch top guitar to get Robert’s book. Building an Arch Top Guitar by Robert Benedetto www.amazon.com/Making-Archtop-Guitar-Robert-Benedetto/dp/1574240005

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check video description for link to book I’m learning from. Building an Arch Top Guitar by Robert Benedetto www.amazon.com/Making-Archtop-Guitar-Robert-Benedetto/dp/1574240005 I have not finished mine yet so I may not be ready to teach how to do it. My videos are more about sharing my guitar making experiences. Not do much a how to. Get Robert’s book. You can learn a lot from following his method.

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Thank you, for the encouraging words. I appreciate it.

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I haven’t had fading or bleeding with properly sealed water stain as I have seen happen on alcohol based dyes. It all comes down to the method of application and finish. No method is particularly easy or foolproof except for dip dying. It’s super easy.

hi, thanks for the question. The Martin specs for a saddle, should be a good jumping off point. 74 x 11 x 2.5 in millimeters. link to acoustic saddle specs. macnichol.com/acoustic-guitar-saddle-sizes-chart/ you may need to adapt for the Estaban.

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yes, I use medium steel strings. Glad the video helped. Thanks for checking it out.

The strings in the video are listed in the description. Ernie Ball Mediums.

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Thanks, I’m glad you had a chance to check it out. Good luck with the set up. Ibanez Guitars are well-built so you should be in good shape. Thanks for watching.

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5 mm fits. Thanks for the question. Out of curiosity, I tried an old Ikea furniture Allen wrench from my toolbox. That fits too. Who knew? This tech kit I use from Cruz Tools has a variety of Allen wrench sizes. a.co/d/7p9TGe2

Yes. It’s very tinny and banjo sounding. The tone could be better with a bigger sound box. It’s a good practice build though. You could adapt the plans for a deeper box. Thanks for the question.

Thanks for the tip. Appreciate the comment.

Thanks for watching, it’s a fun build.

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

These replacements from Stewmac could work www.stewmac.com/parts-and-hardware/tuning-machines/solid-peghead-guitar-tuning-machines/economy-covered-gear-6-in-line-tuners/ be sure to measure the headstock holes for fitting. Stewmac is good with returns too. I usually try to find tuners that aren’t too expensive unless it’s an actual vintage guitar and you need to keep original. My shop is full of fixer upper guitar projects so these Stewmac strat style tuners work great. I also like Gotoh tuners a lot But the single mounting screw requires filling old holes. www.stewmac.com/parts-and-hardware/tuning-machines/solid-peghead-guitar-tuning-machines/gotoh-schaller-style-knob-6-in-line-tuners/ that’s my take on tuners for a Hondo electric. Thanks for the question, hopes this helps.

You’re welcome. Appreciate the comment. Brian’s book is very helpful.

Thank you for watching. Was a fun project.

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Good to know, appreciate you taking the time to watch.

Thanks for the comment. Can you share the podcast title or link? Love to hear more guitar stories. True, you do get hung up sometimes getting the bench ready to make stuff. It's been a minute since posting this video, Need to get back in the shop and finish this archtop build. Your comment also sparks an idea for another video showing some of the tools in the shop I made from what I find in books. Keep on Rocking!

Thanks for the kind words. I think we could build a guitar with a screwdriver and a file. May need to have a Swiss Army Knife handy just in case. Fret work is scary at first. As a Gunsmith, you might enjoy this guitar I built during my Steampunk phase. Pirate flintlock Strat instagram.com/p/ur-8nfGc5u/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== I've done a few fret leveling jobs before taking on this Harmony project. Watched lots of Stewmac videos on fret repair and practiced on some real junk guitars and mandolins. Good tip on tuning down for a warmer bass tone and easy on the neck. I dig these old Harmony and Stella guitars too. Thanks for watching and keep on rocking.

@@TheAngryMushroom I love that guitar. It's great. And I find Steampunk really creative. The way you learn how to do fret is the way you learn, there is no other way. You may ruin something once in a while but that the cost of education. You should never use a file on brass or nickel silver that you have used on steel. The finger nail section of your local drug store has some of the best sanding and polishing boards The polish you can use as a glue. Anyways great guitar. I'm glad you feel my comment added,I wanted it to.

thanks for the question. I read in Dan Erliwine’s book on guitar repair. The StewMac guy. He wrote that after getting the nut depth to where you want, level out the top of the nut so the strings aren’t sitting in a deep canyon. You want about half of the string showing in above the groove. Might help with twangy sound.

@@TheAngryMushroom Thanks for the response . Your vid here and also Randy Schartiger's w/ a entry-level Savannah are most useful w/ regard to measurements. I cured my issue. Not certain which caused it. The replacement bone saddle I installed which I assumed was 74 mm as specified in the adv was in fact somewhat shorter... about 71 .5 or so... and had slipped fully toward the treble side. Fixed/shimmed that with slices of wooden matchsticks at both ends, now it won't move. Also refined the cut of the nut for the treble E making sure to maintain the angle of the headstock so there is now only one true articulation point. Now Ravi Shankar sitar has left the building. I was 9 years w/o owning a guitar or even picking one up. 7 weeks ago again realized the urge to play. Rescued in a 'hardship' sale a entry-level Alvarez Regent Ac/ele from a father selling it for his son who had some challenges. Got replacement bone nut and saddle (2 sets) for it. Then also rescued a entry-level Rogue (intended now to be my dedicated Nashville-strung piece) from a woman who had two nicer pricier guitars which she wasn't playing, someone had given her the Rogue saying "here, this is a beginners guitar, lighter strings, should be easier." She didn't play that one either. Stored w/ string tensions loosened, flat on its back, it developed a down-bow. And 3rd string had cut into the plastic saddle. So it was not playable and barely tunable. Replacement saddle and nut on that were perfect fits, easy-peasy. (ain't no 45 dollar guitar no mo). On the Alvarez, the original plastic nut was not as easy to get off, and the replacement nut is a bit too tall. I should have noticed it before I glued it in, but didn't, assumed that since things were easy and straight-forward on the Rogue that that would also be the case for the Alvie. Lesson learned. So now I'm forced to work on those nut slots. Thanks again.

Digging the stories of guitar rescues. Sometimes I don't glue the nut down since I most likely will be fussing with it later. Really appreciate you taking the time to share your guitar adventures. I feel like the Alvarez is worth fixing up. Can we look forward to some video clips of your guitar rescues? @@JS-fd6jd

BOTH were worth fixing up. I was doing a short recording of how the Rogue sounded Nashville-strung for the lady i bought if off, and something -- out of I-don't-know-where -- just poured out. My brain, my intellect, was not involved in a 'decision' to 'do' what flowed out. It just happened, without conscious thought. It just happened. On ... or FROM ... a 'beginners' guitar that I paid 45 bucks for that was not playable. No, not thinking now of any more 'rescues.' Or videos. You and others doing YOUR videos own the turf and are making the 'rescues' possible. But now... going all-in and spending 15 bucks for a set of bone (replacing plastic) bridge-pins for both of these!

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You are most welcome. I Appreciate the kind words.

This guitar in the video wasn’t too bad off. With these mass produced Esteban’s it is likely to end up with a dud. Thanks for checking out the video. Hope it’s playable at least.

@@TheAngryMushroom Friends don't let friends by Estaban guitars.

@@kenfriedland4603 funny. My pal had bought it way before I knew him from an infomercial.

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You could glue two narrow halves together similar to how guitar tops are made. I did single piece since this mandolin is very small and painted black. If I want natural wood finish, I would consider two pieces book matched for the top and back. Thanks for watching.

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching.

Was a fun project. Thanks for watching.

Thanks for checking it out. I think the next one with a deeper body will work out well with a clear finish too.

I like heavier strings since I play kind of hard and loud. These are good slide guitar strings too. Here's what went on the guitar in the video: Ernie Ball Earthwood Medium strings - These sound really great High E - 13 B - 17 G - 26 D - 34 A - 46 Low E - 56 Not an affiliate anymore. Amazon link to strings: www.amazon.com/Ernie-Ball-Earthwood-Phosphor-Acoustic/dp/B0002DUQ0O/ref=sr_1_2?crid=33J3JY230YFP&keywords=ernie%2Bball%2Bearthwood%2Bmedium&qid=1671321134&sprefix=ernie%2Bball%2Bearthwood%2Bmedium%2Caps%2C214&sr=8-2&th=1 Good luck with the guitar. Rescue it and let the music ring. Thanks for watching.

@@TheAngryMushroom visiting for the holidays, pulled it out from under the bed and some of the strings were still in tune. Thanks for the info and happy music making :)

Friends don't let friends buy Estaban guitars.

very cool, would love to see it. Thanks for watching.

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Brave job doing a neck reset. I appreciate the comment. Enjoy that guitar!

Thank you. That triangle design is fun to work with.

Thanks for sitting through the video. Agreed. Great old guitars. Congratulations on the repairs for music program. Sounds like a cool gig.

You’re right, Hondos are great guitars. This one from an online auction was pretty rough. Great tone for slide on some recording projects. Maybe another video idea, converting it back to proper set up with Fender specs. Appreciate the insight.