Henning
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Hello, how should I repair this?
The instrument is a Superuke by the Manhattan band Co. (1921 - 1932)
Pls see attached photo. The fretboard is coming off slightly, between frets 4 and 5. But this could be reglued easily.
What sort of wood did they use (in the fretboard) in those days?
It is unfortunately lacquered. It is very brittle by now, both "with" and perpendicular to the fibers. It has also shrunk somewhat so the fretboard might be some 0,5 mm of less width then the neck it is attached to.
I am considering just replacing the broken piece that is off.
Cheers
The instrument is a Superuke by the Manhattan band Co. (1921 - 1932)
Pls see attached photo. The fretboard is coming off slightly, between frets 4 and 5. But this could be reglued easily.
What sort of wood did they use (in the fretboard) in those days?
It is unfortunately lacquered. It is very brittle by now, both "with" and perpendicular to the fibers. It has also shrunk somewhat so the fretboard might be some 0,5 mm of less width then the neck it is attached to.
I am considering just replacing the broken piece that is off.
Cheers
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