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The uke had belonged to his father, and he had attempted the repair work as a young boy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481805417890-0PK3U9A9YUEYREP6PUJZ/IMG_3196.JPG RESTORATION GALLERY 2 Often clients will have done their best to stabilize damage to keep the instruments functional, here he had glued in balsa wood over the damage... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481805443496-P5IYTWL45UIEXVJ0DCUA/IMG_3234.JPG RESTORATION GALLERY 2 Aha! Not much left under that balsa wood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481805581900-Q2XE8KD1VGYPE6L96TCJ/IMG_3232.JPG RESTORATION GALLERY 2 Side cracks are tricky as it is difficult to get clamps in through the sound hole to apply cleats. I often use rare earth magnets to accomplish this task. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481805616532-P3VWN13V5MDZFUBVP2AW/IMG_2948.JPG RESTORATION GALLERY 2 Back to good as new! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481805952108-PAERUTP0RIU2NLAZ9PC5/IMG_0730.jpg RESTORATION GALLERY 2 A replaced back, with the original binding saved and tinted for the warm glow of vintage nitro cellulose. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481807464352-ZOGWCU5I5M68S5AKNB0Q/IMG_8372.JPG RESTORATION GALLERY 2 Another Martin style "0" with some missing top wood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481807501211-KVD52BDPFPJI86JHURQM/IMG_2524.jpg RESTORATION GALLERY 2 This is why I never throw anything away, and old top from the right period is an exact match for the stain and patina, a nice cleat inside and its ready to go. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481806161822-KY8D9QSEL32CDM8NIRMC/IMG_0748.jpg RESTORATION GALLERY 2 One of the more rare ukes to come in for restoration, a "Radio Tenor" Leonardo Nunes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481806168920-XHFT4SLVB32ROU8WWXQ9/IMG_0749.jpg RESTORATION GALLERY 2 Unmistakable charm of a vintage legend. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481806203423-HZGDOP6FXOTVXLLVBXBD/IMG_0745.jpg RESTORATION GALLERY 2 The back of this uke was badly cracked and missing pieces, my client asked that I replace the entire back. I found a good match of Koa, and made a custom varnish to match the aged patina. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481806284293-889QVGWKTLI60F4ZYABB/IMG_0742.jpg RESTORATION GALLERY 2 One aspect of my work I enjoy quite a bit is the attempt to make the new, look old. Here is a crackled finish with some typical wear you might find on an old timer like this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481805388488-6ZNI26V7EO7CA6FRVFA0/IMG_3238.JPG RESTORATION GALLERY 2 Several restorateurs had turned this job down, but the emotional appeal of the owner won me over to the cause. The uke had belonged to his father, and he had attempted the repair work as a young boy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481805417890-0PK3U9A9YUEYREP6PUJZ/IMG_3196.JPG RESTORATION GALLERY 2 Often clients will have done their best to stabilize damage to keep the instruments functional, here he had glued in balsa wood over the damage... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481805443496-P5IYTWL45UIEXVJ0DCUA/IMG_3234.JPG RESTORATION GALLERY 2 Aha! Not much left under that balsa wood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481805581900-Q2XE8KD1VGYPE6L96TCJ/IMG_3232.JPG RESTORATION GALLERY 2 Side cracks are tricky as it is difficult to get clamps in through the sound hole to apply cleats. I often use rare earth magnets to accomplish this task. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481805616532-P3VWN13V5MDZFUBVP2AW/IMG_2948.JPG RESTORATION GALLERY 2 Back to good as new! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481805952108-PAERUTP0RIU2NLAZ9PC5/IMG_0730.jpg RESTORATION GALLERY 2 A replaced back, with the original binding saved and tinted for the warm glow of vintage nitro cellulose. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481807464352-ZOGWCU5I5M68S5AKNB0Q/IMG_8372.JPG RESTORATION GALLERY 2 Another Martin style "0" with some missing top wood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481807501211-KVD52BDPFPJI86JHURQM/IMG_2524.jpg RESTORATION GALLERY 2 This is why I never throw anything away, and old top from the right period is an exact match for the stain and patina, a nice cleat inside and its ready to go. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481806161822-KY8D9QSEL32CDM8NIRMC/IMG_0748.jpg RESTORATION GALLERY 2 One of the more rare ukes to come in for restoration, a "Radio Tenor" Leonardo Nunes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481806168920-XHFT4SLVB32ROU8WWXQ9/IMG_0749.jpg RESTORATION GALLERY 2 Unmistakable charm of a vintage legend. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481806203423-HZGDOP6FXOTVXLLVBXBD/IMG_0745.jpg RESTORATION GALLERY 2 The back of this uke was badly cracked and missing pieces, my client asked that I replace the entire back. I found a good match of Koa, and made a custom varnish to match the aged patina. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481806284293-889QVGWKTLI60F4ZYABB/IMG_0742.jpg RESTORATION GALLERY 2 One aspect of my work I enjoy quite a bit is the attempt to make the new, look old. Here is a crackled finish with some typical wear you might find on an old timer like this. https://www.krstrings.com/restoration-gallery-old daily 0.75 2016-12-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481803719165-0YP2KV8A0RM533FWEHGA/before+and+after+martin+uke.png RESTORATION GALLERY Lovely little soprano C.F.Martin & Co. uke before and after. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481804198839-Q8Z0FOZOWZFQAF8276YF/IMG_6021.JPG RESTORATION GALLERY Wonderful old German Upright Bass before... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481804278186-84FC87IAWPI5G5UNGJ7U/IMG_6073.JPG RESTORATION GALLERY After restoration work completed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481803941148-VK3TXVHW1G24DUXG4ITB/IMG_3302.JPG RESTORATION GALLERY Making a brazilian Rosewood bridge with added string compensation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481804483601-1WME9GH39QWC4W0FNBBQ/kis+pics+007.JPG RESTORATION GALLERY Unthinkable nowadays, but at the time adding a pickup through the side of a 1937 D-28 Martin Dreadnought was an upgrade. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481804575214-48JX1M1U5THOSIPH61NQ/kis+pics+017.JPG RESTORATION GALLERY Haoles patched, cleated and touched up ready for finish... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481804840483-ZN8C1HIHBM753SSLHKCY/IMG_4083.JPG RESTORATION GALLERY A local neighborhood lutherie hero of mine, Les Reitfors. Wonderfully personal, handmade instruments with island pride. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481804874559-0BDFFDALORAJXTHR1DH9/IMG_4109.JPG RESTORATION GALLERY Ready to return to the collection! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481805000004-AZMVL1D46YIA2S3THWGA/IMG_3202.JPG RESTORATION GALLERY A pleasure to meet this old fella! Perhaps the only all Koa, Kamaka tear drop mandolin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481805051857-DORSXRQWHNPTSIQHRGLW/IMG_2959+1.JPG RESTORATION GALLERY I consider it an honor to be one of the Kamaka families preferred restoration experts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481803719165-0YP2KV8A0RM533FWEHGA/before+and+after+martin+uke.png RESTORATION GALLERY Lovely little soprano C.F.Martin & Co. uke before and after. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481804198839-Q8Z0FOZOWZFQAF8276YF/IMG_6021.JPG RESTORATION GALLERY Wonderful old German Upright Bass before... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481804278186-84FC87IAWPI5G5UNGJ7U/IMG_6073.JPG RESTORATION GALLERY After restoration work completed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481803941148-VK3TXVHW1G24DUXG4ITB/IMG_3302.JPG RESTORATION GALLERY Making a brazilian Rosewood bridge with added string compensation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481804483601-1WME9GH39QWC4W0FNBBQ/kis+pics+007.JPG RESTORATION GALLERY Unthinkable nowadays, but at the time adding a pickup through the side of a 1937 D-28 Martin Dreadnought was an upgrade. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481804575214-48JX1M1U5THOSIPH61NQ/kis+pics+017.JPG RESTORATION GALLERY Haoles patched, cleated and touched up ready for finish... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481804840483-ZN8C1HIHBM753SSLHKCY/IMG_4083.JPG RESTORATION GALLERY A local neighborhood lutherie hero of mine, Les Reitfors. Wonderfully personal, handmade instruments with island pride. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481804874559-0BDFFDALORAJXTHR1DH9/IMG_4109.JPG RESTORATION GALLERY Ready to return to the collection! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481805000004-AZMVL1D46YIA2S3THWGA/IMG_3202.JPG RESTORATION GALLERY A pleasure to meet this old fella! Perhaps the only all Koa, Kamaka tear drop mandolin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481805051857-DORSXRQWHNPTSIQHRGLW/IMG_2959+1.JPG RESTORATION GALLERY I consider it an honor to be one of the Kamaka families preferred restoration experts. https://www.krstrings.com/manuel-nunes-revival-2 daily 0.75 2016-12-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481810256158-W0A820FA3QA19M3QJ9JW/IMG_0422.jpg Manuel Nunes Revival 2 Top cracks repaired with hot hide glue, ready for some french polishing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481810267567-A10GM1A950XFWZ8SQGNZ/IMG_0423.jpg Manuel Nunes Revival 2 These early ukes often had light finish over the fingerboard, These little chipouts are going to disappear. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481810295724-HLMC3X6FMCCNN4YJTM7K/IMG_1161.jpg Manuel Nunes Revival 2 An antiqued finish to match the rest of the ukulele, which is in surprisingly good condition. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481810319672-X8KNX7FCXUWH9LENIXKS/IMG_1162.jpg Manuel Nunes Revival 2 Not quite there, still to new looking. There are many abrasives and tricks to age a new finish, one of the best: Brown paper bags from the grocery store! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481810334875-DXYY8ACYW1ADO5C1B82Q/IMG_1165.jpg Manuel Nunes Revival 2 Another thing Im happy I saved, an old set of bar frets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481810354790-41WWR3BN46P9EXUZ56Y4/IMG_1166.jpg Manuel Nunes Revival 2 A more correct patina for an old fella like this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481810380640-6D65VJUZRZRBS074NFWH/IMG_1168.jpg Manuel Nunes Revival 2 Hand made Ohia replacement keys. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481810409555-9K7X6DZ53LOZ0NSQN1C0/IMG_1207.jpg Manuel Nunes Revival 2 My take on what an original style Nunes bridge would look like at this point. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481810443954-FP9KXFLVQMV0B0EU6MMR/IMG_1214.jpg Manuel Nunes Revival 2 Strung up in the Hawaiian sun! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481810454632-L9KY5Z685MOBSS4BK2RP/IMG_1213.jpg Manuel Nunes Revival 2 Afternoon light https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481810469159-UUUGM9FMGD7IO01UMWTV/IMG_1212.jpg Manuel Nunes Revival 2 These old decals really cant be beat! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481810480815-U81G2DJ1Z2WF01ZWV6UI/IMG_1209.JPG Manuel Nunes Revival 2 With the Ko'olau mountains again! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481810256158-W0A820FA3QA19M3QJ9JW/IMG_0422.jpg Manuel Nunes Revival 2 Top cracks repaired with hot hide glue, ready for some french polishing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481810267567-A10GM1A950XFWZ8SQGNZ/IMG_0423.jpg Manuel Nunes Revival 2 These early ukes often had light finish over the fingerboard, These little chipouts are going to disappear. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481810295724-HLMC3X6FMCCNN4YJTM7K/IMG_1161.jpg Manuel Nunes Revival 2 An antiqued finish to match the rest of the ukulele, which is in surprisingly good condition. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481810319672-X8KNX7FCXUWH9LENIXKS/IMG_1162.jpg Manuel Nunes Revival 2 Not quite there, still to new looking. There are many abrasives and tricks to age a new finish, one of the best: Brown paper bags from the grocery store! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481810334875-DXYY8ACYW1ADO5C1B82Q/IMG_1165.jpg Manuel Nunes Revival 2 Another thing Im happy I saved, an old set of bar frets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481810354790-41WWR3BN46P9EXUZ56Y4/IMG_1166.jpg Manuel Nunes Revival 2 A more correct patina for an old fella like this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481810380640-6D65VJUZRZRBS074NFWH/IMG_1168.jpg Manuel Nunes Revival 2 Hand made Ohia replacement keys. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481810409555-9K7X6DZ53LOZ0NSQN1C0/IMG_1207.jpg Manuel Nunes Revival 2 My take on what an original style Nunes bridge would look like at this point. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481810443954-FP9KXFLVQMV0B0EU6MMR/IMG_1214.jpg Manuel Nunes Revival 2 Strung up in the Hawaiian sun! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481810454632-L9KY5Z685MOBSS4BK2RP/IMG_1213.jpg Manuel Nunes Revival 2 Afternoon light https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481810469159-UUUGM9FMGD7IO01UMWTV/IMG_1212.jpg Manuel Nunes Revival 2 These old decals really cant be beat! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481810480815-U81G2DJ1Z2WF01ZWV6UI/IMG_1209.JPG Manuel Nunes Revival 2 With the Ko'olau mountains again! https://www.krstrings.com/fine-instruments-on-consignment daily 0.75 2017-07-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481812961318-LGEGAI731A8SYX6V8NQC/image-asset.jpeg CONSIGNMENTS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481812961318-LGEGAI731A8SYX6V8NQC/image-asset.jpeg CONSIGNMENTS https://www.krstrings.com/new-page-2 daily 0.75 2016-12-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481808869203-WPM1LJ0ED3Z17G7IOQW2/IMG_9272.jpg Manuel Nunes Revival Historic Nunes Soprano Ukulele. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481808864780-QP9MFT6C6O1TWHK10J54/IMG_9271.jpg Manuel Nunes Revival This little guy was in rough shape, but the potential was stunning! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481808888375-R3YX8OZ0RM26HRWBAL4Q/IMG_9316.JPG Manuel Nunes Revival Multiple cracks throughout the top. Non original bridge removed, revealing more damage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481808920828-CT2KFGEWZXN3CSC34HJF/IMG_9314.jpg Manuel Nunes Revival Father and son together again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481808953251-X6FD1MTACW9ZMIGGDJE2/IMG_9710.jpg Manuel Nunes Revival The process of cleaning many years of debris begins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481809014511-M64FQZQ9S4OC6K0WS2F6/2014-06-03+17.12.49.jpg Manuel Nunes Revival There was early speculation that this might have been the first Hawaiian uke to use a superficial fingerboard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481809053178-P33HCLIJ6AOEPUT2L7RW/2014-06-03+17.15.03.jpg Manuel Nunes Revival An inquiry to the side of the neck offered up some curious details. Clearly a second piece of Koa beneath the top fingerboard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481809077297-BY89R88A9GNY4PJ0LF61/2014-06-03+17.15.26.jpg Manuel Nunes Revival Then I noticed these two very small indentations below the second layer of Koa. Could they be old fret slots? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481809162735-YPQRKTDW8RGPP55KPDW4/IMG_9268.jpg Manuel Nunes Revival Indeed! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481809177374-3161OZS2CDIXWWJYRF54/IMG_9270.jpg Manuel Nunes Revival The real restoration begins. The person that added the fingerboard, likely in the 30s or 40s had scored the top when preparing for glue, this would be a challenge to make disappear. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481809451281-ZNT7ZQ7NAO1405HB1F7A/IMG_9318.JPG Manuel Nunes Revival Overview of the damage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481809593588-E0U7FQ1ZVI8VJ58XBZZ3/IMG_9708.JPG Manuel Nunes Revival Lining up the plates in preparation for glueing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481808869203-WPM1LJ0ED3Z17G7IOQW2/IMG_9272.jpg Manuel Nunes Revival Historic Nunes Soprano Ukulele. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481808864780-QP9MFT6C6O1TWHK10J54/IMG_9271.jpg Manuel Nunes Revival This little guy was in rough shape, but the potential was stunning! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481808888375-R3YX8OZ0RM26HRWBAL4Q/IMG_9316.JPG Manuel Nunes Revival Multiple cracks throughout the top. Non original bridge removed, revealing more damage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481808920828-CT2KFGEWZXN3CSC34HJF/IMG_9314.jpg Manuel Nunes Revival Father and son together again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481808953251-X6FD1MTACW9ZMIGGDJE2/IMG_9710.jpg Manuel Nunes Revival The process of cleaning many years of debris begins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481809014511-M64FQZQ9S4OC6K0WS2F6/2014-06-03+17.12.49.jpg Manuel Nunes Revival There was early speculation that this might have been the first Hawaiian uke to use a superficial fingerboard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481809053178-P33HCLIJ6AOEPUT2L7RW/2014-06-03+17.15.03.jpg Manuel Nunes Revival An inquiry to the side of the neck offered up some curious details. Clearly a second piece of Koa beneath the top fingerboard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481809077297-BY89R88A9GNY4PJ0LF61/2014-06-03+17.15.26.jpg Manuel Nunes Revival Then I noticed these two very small indentations below the second layer of Koa. Could they be old fret slots? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481809162735-YPQRKTDW8RGPP55KPDW4/IMG_9268.jpg Manuel Nunes Revival Indeed! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481809177374-3161OZS2CDIXWWJYRF54/IMG_9270.jpg Manuel Nunes Revival The real restoration begins. The person that added the fingerboard, likely in the 30s or 40s had scored the top when preparing for glue, this would be a challenge to make disappear. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481809451281-ZNT7ZQ7NAO1405HB1F7A/IMG_9318.JPG Manuel Nunes Revival Overview of the damage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1481809593588-E0U7FQ1ZVI8VJ58XBZZ3/IMG_9708.JPG Manuel Nunes Revival Lining up the plates in preparation for glueing. https://www.krstrings.com/about-old daily 0.75 2017-07-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1500324083382-Y5TM7ZQX2XBKP3AG04OC/_DSC0788.jpg /ABOUT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1500324083382-Y5TM7ZQX2XBKP3AG04OC/_DSC0788.jpg /ABOUT https://www.krstrings.com/consignments daily 0.75 2020-07-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462680440-T97TH4AU7LAQIP306OW8/image-asset.jpeg Consignments https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1594747084501-T85LW51LCR4C7M2OZWX9/20170419HNH0111.jpg Consignments - Matched Pair Mandolin & Mandola by Lawrence Smart Stunning custom instruments of curly Koa and European Spruce. 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https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462883378-F05H0L384KJGNZ16WTYU/image-asset.jpeg Reviews https://www.krstrings.com/gallery daily 0.75 2020-06-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462613671-6UNZWDSYAES5BIFQC4Q5/image-asset.png `Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462613135-Q5ZES2RBCNQP5LR80VYI/image-asset.png `Gallery Lovely little soprano C.F.Martin & Co. uke before and after. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462607854-FETZIW1SUFG22OC58GIZ/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery Wonderful old German Upright Bass before... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462607063-Q1M05SG8Y45YJ7H4P2UG/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery After restoration work completed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462611549-CBGVF9JTJNPXESMLEPZY/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery Making a brazilian Rosewood bridge with added string compensation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462611419-2FPKP5UXJ0W0NF1OLDSQ/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery Unthinkable nowadays, but at the time adding a pickup through the side of a 1937 D-28 Martin Dreadnought was an upgrade. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462613110-VTHS39RESIU8ZDI5H8UO/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery Haoles patched, cleated and touched up ready for finish... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462607678-JSRA1O81MCYTNBZF7JNV/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery A local neighborhood lutherie hero of mine, Les Reitfors. Wonderfully personal, handmade instruments with island pride. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462614356-UR5VV4FGPTCHNPCTA5S6/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery Ready to return to the collection! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462613038-Z1CQH9E5MQCYC8SCI2NF/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery A pleasure to meet this old fella! Perhaps the only all Koa, Kamaka tear drop mandolin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462608015-5A2V7J11OZ9CLILKYFPI/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery I consider it an honor to be one of the Kamaka families preferred restoration experts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462613037-9XOC3DGWN3ISYVZBD3MA/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery Several restorateurs had turned this job down, but the emotional appeal of the owner won me over to the cause. The uke had belonged to his father, and he had attempted the repair work as a young boy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462608877-HLW4BBK87U95NWBSAKWS/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery Often clients will have done their best to stabilize damage to keep the instruments functional, here he had glued in balsa wood over the damage... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462613138-T07V27A4Y59HQVZSQNDA/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery Aha! Not much left under that balsa wood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462614397-3WYCCXYR6N576CABCLYE/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery Side cracks are tricky as it is difficult to get clamps in through the sound hole to apply cleats. I often use rare earth magnets to accomplish this task. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462613663-YCTRW4MAB6O74RIS3V4F/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery Back to good as new! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462609876-EKLVIKX4G99RA38J6DVS/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery A replaced back, with the original binding saved and tinted for the warm glow of vintage nitro cellulose. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462615382-DHN2VY7TXTA46KX9ETDG/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery Another Martin style "0" with some missing top wood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462610294-HUK6UQ2IT8GIIRZDVVVJ/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery This is why I never throw anything away, and old top from the right period is an exact match for the stain and patina, a nice cleat inside and its ready to go. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462616504-X6DGAPHD8N3DSATGV3N0/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery One of the more rare ukes to come in for restoration, a "Radio Tenor" Leonardo Nunes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462610986-6BG93E27R0RLFOABK4KE/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery Unmistakable charm of a vintage legend. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462611316-6CKBV23FEX7H02503PM5/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery The back of this uke was badly cracked and missing pieces, my client asked that I replace the entire back. I found a good match of Koa, and made a custom varnish to match the aged patina. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462614428-T05RAKCMUYXTQ0Y4RBXE/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery One aspect of my work I enjoy quite a bit is the attempt to make the new, look old. Here is a crackled finish with some typical wear you might find on an old timer like this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462614242-K87PNO34UBC6WPQMKEE7/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery Historic Nunes Soprano Ukulele. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462612332-VA3GD8L4Z90BAJDJIN6R/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery This little guy was in rough shape, but the potential was stunning! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462613587-KUWSSR4LASWYBHKK07LP/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery Multiple cracks throughout the top. Non original bridge removed, revealing more damage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462616901-PFW0ABOBYW8W88SPPSZ1/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery Father and son together again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462617659-205DAQSV45PGSOQCZML6/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery The process of cleaning many years of debris begins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462618412-336JWL2WIJ883AQBIPZL/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery There was early speculation that this might have been the first Hawaiian uke to use a superficial fingerboard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462618723-0KP3RS9JQ26N69Z9HDF6/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery An inquiry to the side of the neck offered up some curious details. Clearly a second piece of Koa beneath the top fingerboard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462614182-1E6A96NFWHT6GW3O5AT1/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery Then I noticed these two very small indentations below the second layer of Koa. Could they be old fret slots? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462614589-XUPYBXGYKKZ76X5CLEBV/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery Indeed! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462619761-QC6F3X2JD2C7CDWLBKU1/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery The real restoration begins. The person that added the fingerboard, likely in the 30s or 40s had scored the top when preparing for glue, this would be a challenge to make disappear. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462615182-R9LCSU7PMKOG2TB7N682/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery Overview of the damage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462617091-VCBBLQBT1DEUFDPDAGAY/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery Lining up the plates in preparation for glueing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462616427-IHNPJBD162FHTUGBBPJR/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery Top cracks repaired with hot hide glue, ready for some french polishing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462626017-YN4ML7LZIBOJ8VQSTZK4/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery These early ukes often had light finish over the fingerboard, These little chipouts are going to disappear. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462624223-NXD21OGTNC22JBJLT6FU/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery An antiqued finish to match the rest of the ukulele, which is in surprisingly good condition. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462620515-0YYG7Z8R940UWJB43LR5/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery Not quite there, still to new looking. There are many abrasives and tricks to age a new finish, one of the best: Brown paper bags from the grocery store! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462624281-6ZFQ52D2WQ44YLAVMB4Y/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery Another thing Im happy I saved, an old set of bar frets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462617942-CT3A29ZF9U6BGUQA85JB/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery A more correct patina for an old fella like this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462620429-CK2UJT3XY3PCAZK8E9ZO/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery Hand made Ohia replacement keys. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462624477-N2EXPF9PTXWOHWMV6LPN/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery My take on what an original style Nunes bridge would look like at this point. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462621060-ABUVUXODHT9XXY6B520Y/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery Strung up in the Hawaiian sun! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462619029-JD3GHJAK7YJKOZRRX5B1/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery Afternoon light https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462619400-W3WE29ET6WK263HAS3Z1/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery These old decals really cant be beat! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462626885-D3NSU6KNNQ2RX1J15UCZ/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery With the Ko'olau mountains again! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462613135-Q5ZES2RBCNQP5LR80VYI/image-asset.png `Gallery Lovely little soprano C.F.Martin & Co. uke before and after. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462607854-FETZIW1SUFG22OC58GIZ/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery Wonderful old German Upright Bass before... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462607063-Q1M05SG8Y45YJ7H4P2UG/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery After restoration work completed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462611549-CBGVF9JTJNPXESMLEPZY/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery Making a brazilian Rosewood bridge with added string compensation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462611419-2FPKP5UXJ0W0NF1OLDSQ/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery Unthinkable nowadays, but at the time adding a pickup through the side of a 1937 D-28 Martin Dreadnought was an upgrade. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462613110-VTHS39RESIU8ZDI5H8UO/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery Haoles patched, cleated and touched up ready for finish... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462607678-JSRA1O81MCYTNBZF7JNV/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery A local neighborhood lutherie hero of mine, Les Reitfors. Wonderfully personal, handmade instruments with island pride. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462614356-UR5VV4FGPTCHNPCTA5S6/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery Ready to return to the collection! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462613038-Z1CQH9E5MQCYC8SCI2NF/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery A pleasure to meet this old fella! Perhaps the only all Koa, Kamaka tear drop mandolin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462608015-5A2V7J11OZ9CLILKYFPI/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery I consider it an honor to be one of the Kamaka families preferred restoration experts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462613037-9XOC3DGWN3ISYVZBD3MA/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery Several restorateurs had turned this job down, but the emotional appeal of the owner won me over to the cause. The uke had belonged to his father, and he had attempted the repair work as a young boy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462608877-HLW4BBK87U95NWBSAKWS/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery Often clients will have done their best to stabilize damage to keep the instruments functional, here he had glued in balsa wood over the damage... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462613138-T07V27A4Y59HQVZSQNDA/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery Aha! Not much left under that balsa wood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462614397-3WYCCXYR6N576CABCLYE/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery Side cracks are tricky as it is difficult to get clamps in through the sound hole to apply cleats. I often use rare earth magnets to accomplish this task. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462613663-YCTRW4MAB6O74RIS3V4F/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery Back to good as new! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462609876-EKLVIKX4G99RA38J6DVS/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery A replaced back, with the original binding saved and tinted for the warm glow of vintage nitro cellulose. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462615382-DHN2VY7TXTA46KX9ETDG/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery Another Martin style "0" with some missing top wood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462610294-HUK6UQ2IT8GIIRZDVVVJ/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery This is why I never throw anything away, and old top from the right period is an exact match for the stain and patina, a nice cleat inside and its ready to go. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462616504-X6DGAPHD8N3DSATGV3N0/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery One of the more rare ukes to come in for restoration, a "Radio Tenor" Leonardo Nunes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462610986-6BG93E27R0RLFOABK4KE/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery Unmistakable charm of a vintage legend. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462611316-6CKBV23FEX7H02503PM5/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery The back of this uke was badly cracked and missing pieces, my client asked that I replace the entire back. I found a good match of Koa, and made a custom varnish to match the aged patina. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462614428-T05RAKCMUYXTQ0Y4RBXE/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery One aspect of my work I enjoy quite a bit is the attempt to make the new, look old. Here is a crackled finish with some typical wear you might find on an old timer like this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462614242-K87PNO34UBC6WPQMKEE7/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery Historic Nunes Soprano Ukulele. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462612332-VA3GD8L4Z90BAJDJIN6R/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery This little guy was in rough shape, but the potential was stunning! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462613587-KUWSSR4LASWYBHKK07LP/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery Multiple cracks throughout the top. Non original bridge removed, revealing more damage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462616901-PFW0ABOBYW8W88SPPSZ1/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery Father and son together again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462617659-205DAQSV45PGSOQCZML6/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery The process of cleaning many years of debris begins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462618412-336JWL2WIJ883AQBIPZL/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery There was early speculation that this might have been the first Hawaiian uke to use a superficial fingerboard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462618723-0KP3RS9JQ26N69Z9HDF6/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery An inquiry to the side of the neck offered up some curious details. Clearly a second piece of Koa beneath the top fingerboard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462614182-1E6A96NFWHT6GW3O5AT1/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery Then I noticed these two very small indentations below the second layer of Koa. Could they be old fret slots? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462614589-XUPYBXGYKKZ76X5CLEBV/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery Indeed! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462619761-QC6F3X2JD2C7CDWLBKU1/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery The real restoration begins. The person that added the fingerboard, likely in the 30s or 40s had scored the top when preparing for glue, this would be a challenge to make disappear. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462615182-R9LCSU7PMKOG2TB7N682/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery Overview of the damage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462617091-VCBBLQBT1DEUFDPDAGAY/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery Lining up the plates in preparation for glueing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462616427-IHNPJBD162FHTUGBBPJR/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery Top cracks repaired with hot hide glue, ready for some french polishing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462626017-YN4ML7LZIBOJ8VQSTZK4/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery These early ukes often had light finish over the fingerboard, These little chipouts are going to disappear. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462624223-NXD21OGTNC22JBJLT6FU/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery An antiqued finish to match the rest of the ukulele, which is in surprisingly good condition. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462620515-0YYG7Z8R940UWJB43LR5/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery Not quite there, still to new looking. There are many abrasives and tricks to age a new finish, one of the best: Brown paper bags from the grocery store! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462624281-6ZFQ52D2WQ44YLAVMB4Y/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery Another thing Im happy I saved, an old set of bar frets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462617942-CT3A29ZF9U6BGUQA85JB/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery A more correct patina for an old fella like this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462620429-CK2UJT3XY3PCAZK8E9ZO/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery Hand made Ohia replacement keys. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462624477-N2EXPF9PTXWOHWMV6LPN/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery My take on what an original style Nunes bridge would look like at this point. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/579ff8cfd482e9bf459a2e3e/1532462621060-ABUVUXODHT9XXY6B520Y/image-asset.jpeg `Gallery Strung 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