Work Page 9-25
1920's Orpheum No.1
14" rim assembly
Repair as per customer instructions
Neck warped (forward pull)
Remove fingerboard
Install bar truss, non adjustable
Instal1 new frets
Add finish on neck (from repairs)
Setup to play (Lefty)
Install newer pickup
Install new spike
Repair as per customer instructions
Neck warped (forward pull)
Remove fingerboard
Install bar truss, non adjustable
Instal1 new frets
Add finish on neck (from repairs)
Setup to play (Lefty)
Install newer pickup
Install new spike


I need a bigger bench!


Neck warp visible even with no tension.

Fairly clean removal.

Red tab holding split as a band-aid for now.


All bedded in, leveled for 2 maple laminates.

Laminates trimmed.

Fill small screw holes, prep for modern pegs.

Malfunctioning spike to be replaced.

Board protected , pulling frets.

This area split, I will glue/compress.

All cleaned up.

Prepping to drill pilot hole for routing cavity.


Board scored for glue anchor.

Looking for a pickup.

Some divots in the pear wood.

Heating the board to soften glue.

Compressing, wax paper for clean release.

ready for 5/16 square rod.

Going as planned, all laminates are dried out and separating.

12 hrs in clamps.

F board pinned and glued, in clamps, 8 hrs.
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