WORKSHOP PROJECT
SAMICK BARITONE REPAIR
SAMICK BARITONE REPAIR
This is as brought. You can see the full length top crack to the left of the sound hole. Missing were the tuners, nut and saddle. Finish damage was limited to where the nut was removed and a dent at the top around the S logo.
The seller had removed the nut and saddle and was selling them separately ($12) I got a cheaper black pair.
The tuners were in fact guitar tuners, The headstock was so thick that ukulele tuner post would not project far enough to collect the string properly.
The neck is rather chunky, just the way I like them.
The seller had removed the nut and saddle and was selling them separately ($12) I got a cheaper black pair.
The tuners were in fact guitar tuners, The headstock was so thick that ukulele tuner post would not project far enough to collect the string properly.
The neck is rather chunky, just the way I like them.
The main length of the crack was repaired with Titebond watered down to aid crack penetration. It was clamped using the magnetic clamps. The remaining lengths were reinforced with either cleats or cloth.
The crack was stabilized using the pairs of magnetic clamps (see Jottings) and some cleats.
The problem with cracks is that if you do not get to them quickly they get dust and dirt in them. Then it is almost impossible to hide the crack.
However it is possible to refinish the crack area to match the existing finish .
In this case I filled the crack with CA glue and carefully scraped it down to match the surrounding surfaces. Then the area was sanded with decreasing grit texture and finally polished with surface cleaner. I used some stuff from the garage which I use on plastic windows, ( I have an old car with flexible sidescreens and rear top window)
Result perfectly smooth and glossy surface.
The problem with cracks is that if you do not get to them quickly they get dust and dirt in them. Then it is almost impossible to hide the crack.
However it is possible to refinish the crack area to match the existing finish .
In this case I filled the crack with CA glue and carefully scraped it down to match the surrounding surfaces. Then the area was sanded with decreasing grit texture and finally polished with surface cleaner. I used some stuff from the garage which I use on plastic windows, ( I have an old car with flexible sidescreens and rear top window)
Result perfectly smooth and glossy surface.
As a final touch I added a long pick guard. This hides most of the crack.
I decided not to go for the Gibson double pickguard as I thought the body too small to carry that amount of black.
I used a piece of sticky backed plastic.
I decided not to go for the Gibson double pickguard as I thought the body too small to carry that amount of black.
I used a piece of sticky backed plastic.
End result and perfectly useable baritone ukulele.
It is a pity the crack and pickguard means it is really a left handed instrument..so I shall have to keep it.
It is a pity the crack and pickguard means it is really a left handed instrument..so I shall have to keep it.
As a final touch I added a long pick guard. This hides most of the crack.
I decided not to go for the Gibson double pickguard as I thought the body too small to carry that amount of black.
I used a piece of sticky backed plastic.
I decided not to go for the Gibson double pickguard as I thought the body too small to carry that amount of black.
I used a piece of sticky backed plastic.
SPRINGFIELD UKULELE
Incorporating The Ukuleleist, Springfield Uketopians and the Lei-Abouts
WORKSHOP PROJECT
SAMICK
SAMICK
SPRINGFIELD UKULELE
Incorporating The Ukuleleist and Springfield Uketopians
SPRINGFIELD UKULELE
Incorporating The Ukuleleist and Springfield Uketopians