Work Page 12-25
Gary's 1970s Gibson RB 250
Minor restoration and clean-up
Per customer's instructions.
Disassemble and clean/wax all metal
Clean/Wax multi-ply rim (No refinish)
Clean wax resonator (no refinish)
Secure resonator lugs in side wall
Replace worn thumscrews (4)
Re-fret 1 through 7
Refinish neck
Install missing inlay (in case pocket)
Setup on REMO clear head
Per customer's instructions.
Disassemble and clean/wax all metal
Clean/Wax multi-ply rim (No refinish)
Clean wax resonator (no refinish)
Secure resonator lugs in side wall
Replace worn thumscrews (4)
Re-fret 1 through 7
Refinish neck
Install missing inlay (in case pocket)
Setup on REMO clear head





All lugs have to be sealed in, too much thumb screw pressure over time.






New head ordered.





Cleaned/Polished, Waxed.
Neck work

Some board wear, 1-7 frets show wear.

End nipping to fret inside binding.

Pulling the wire.

All new wire in. Ends dressed

Interesting. Recessed spikes.

All slots prepped for 147 Stew Mac.

Board cleaned and oiled.
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