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Yes,They are difficult to get apart. The one I did didn't have an open pocket below the dovetail to steam out and was a very tight fit. I ended up sawing the fingerboard extension off and drilled two holes into the dovetail to steam and heat until it finally came out.I had to rebuild the dovetail. T...

Yes,thats the one Michael. I did take off the Fb. and see that its a tiny dovetail.I missed it with the drill bit.I dont like doing them this way ,like you said it can be risky. Now ,to get some steam into the dovetail.... Thanks.

Hi guys, I'm working on an 86' Alvarez/Yairi Fy-65 -resetting the neck. It doesn't want to budge. I've steamed twice and its not cooperating. Anyone have advice on these necks. I sure don't want to cut the fingerboard but I did hear they used epoxy on some necks and are very tough to get off. The Fb...

Jim Bonnell wrote:Nice looking Tele Dave. Can't wait to hear it. Soon I hope.

Yeah Jim,Lets get together after the holidays.

thanks for the nice comments guys, I'm enjoying this Tele!

Good work! A Telecaster and a blackface Deluxe Reverb is the holy grail of electric tone. I have a '66 Deluxe too and it is the best amp I have ever had. Is yours a reissue, or the real thing? Yeah, I agree that is one of the best combos' in music history.Unfortunately, my Deluxe is Not the real th...

Hi guys, My Telecaster is done.After running into a few problems, I finished her up about a week ago and have been playing A Lot! It sounds pretty good with the Duncan stacked humbucker bridge pick up and especially the Bonnell mini-humbucker neck p-up. Jim Bonnell makes a mean mini !! I had to swit...

Great job on the video Chuck. Looks like some gorgeous walnut!

Very nice guitar Mark.

Our Fla. Luthiers group meeting yesterday was awesome ! I got to play quite a few very nice hand built guitars from Keith Mackenzie(L-00 BRW),John Killin(L-00),Michael Schriener (Harp guitars, om,and a great uke),Jim Mitchell(cigar box guitars),Jim Bonnell(tenor guitar),Mark Routen(grand concert),G....

I really like this one Mark, the neck joint and dragon inlay stand out for me ... Great job !

That is a very nice looking guitar..Great job on the finish.

Looks great Chris !

Here's a good picture of the shape...

Thanks guys. Jim, Yeah,it's back to the Tele now..

OK,I fixed the pictures. This is much better...

That's one pretty nice looking guitar. Only carbon fiber in the neck, no rod? If so, what dimensions CF, and if you've done this previously, how have those instrument's necks held up? Thanks, No,It has a 2 way truss rod Bob. I usually make a five piece neck but this customer wanted a one piece maho...

I finished this one yesterday (5-30-2013) guys...strung it up,set it up and played for a few hours.I'm pretty happy with the tone. It's an OM jumbo with cutaway- It's the 1st one I've built like this and I like the shape .. I might just make another one like this for myself someday! :D Koa - back an...

It is much easier to keep the guitar intact as original, and as said previously, they are becoming more rare as many of the few that were made have been converted. IF you are going to do the conversion first take a look at Joe Konkoly's web site. It would be best to closely follow the Martin design...

Michael Lewis wrote:Dave, what specific model is the guitar? I will hazard a guess it is from the 30s.

Yes, It's a 1934 C-2

Our meeting is set for June 29th at Jim Bonnells in Redington Shores.
All Florida builders welcome.Starts around 10 am.Bring your guitars...
We're expecting a huge turnout !