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Topic: Repair Question!

Hey Guys!
I have a question for anyone here who knows anything about repairing guitars.
I picked up a seagull for $20 at a garage sale. Nice guitar, but someone had sat on the top, and there are a couple fracture cracks which don't worry me at all, and the bracing that supports the top had popped loose. Now all the bracing is still in position, and it's attached at the end closest to the sides. The only I see that I need to do to make it playable is glue the bracing together where it joins in the center, and to the top of the guitar. Does anybody have any ideas how to do this? I assume I would need a mirror, but what kind of glue should I use? I'll have to do it through the soundhole, might be awkward but it should be doable. Any advice would be appreciated.

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Re: Repair Question!

If he doesn't pop in with an answer soon enough, contact Roger Guppy directly. 

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Re: Repair Question!

I think gorrila wood glue wood work.

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Re: Repair Question!

When I was shopping for a mandolin I read where the type of glue you use  in building and I would assume repairing an instrument makes a difference in the sound. I would contact Roger. No offence intended to Dino but to have to do it over if the wrong glue were used would be a problem.

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Re: Repair Question!

Gorilla glue has to be clamped while it cures for maximum strength.

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Re: Repair Question!

I would recommend a quality wood glue like Titebond. To properly secure the bracing to the top it will need to be clamped no matter what. If the bracing is still somewhat attached then the problem will be getting the glue where it needs to be. I am not a pro so take this as opinion not instruction.

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Re: Repair Question!

You're going to need to sand all the old glue off and be sure the bracing is all fully intact... You really need to remove the top for this repair. Depending on the year, Seagulls have a radiused top so that needs addressing also.  Titebond is the glue to use unless you have access to hide glue. Deep reach clamps can be used or they have screw clamps that mount inside the guitar and brace against the back that can be utilized for the bracing. Gorilla glue is a no no. Not only does it require the addition of moisture to bond properly but during curing it expands like foam creating voids in the joint that won't transfer the vibratons correctly. Spruce cleats will handle the cracks....

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Re: Repair Question!

Thanks guys, this helps alot.

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