Have never had any medical problems except when I cut myself on something sharp 🙂 But in the last month I have had some issues that I have to take seriously. I have always been allergic to cats, dogs and horses and have had a slight allergy on my hands. Epoxy glue is pure poison to my hands. …
When I make new ribs for the lid and bottom, they always get a slight curve / radius at the glue joint. You do not want the lid or bottom to be completely flat for several reasons. Partly for strength but also for better tone mainly in the lid. When wood dries, it shrinks. If a thin plate, like a lid…
Tips on a simple trick for stick stalls that can extend the life of spun strings and at the same time give a little more treble even on old tired strings. Before attaching the string with the stick, take care to spin the string clockwise 2-3 turns and in this way tighten to the spun winding around the core of the string. The theory behind…
A lot of guitars have passed the room for various small fixes. Here are two that are sold in the local music store Östmans Musik which started up in 1935. Music stores are becoming increasingly rare in Sweden, I am grateful that there is still one in our city! Levin "Madrid" 1948 I have never seen one like this before. …
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Haven't been diligent with the blog lately. Have worked to get my home studio in order and one leads to the other. Now it has grown into an all-encompassing cleaning of all drawers and closets. Has just started, but there have been a few turns to the recycling center. Two finished GammelGura have been sold at…
