Saving an 'Old Lady'

This old lady came to my shop for help. She showed, not only evidence of hard life but evidence of many hours of entertainment and heart healing work that she provided.

  

  A crack in the sound board is never good sign. This is structural damage and it can only get worse. I suspect some internal injuries (bracing). This will need immediate attention.

Pick marks will only add to the character of this old entertainer. It is not serious damage so they will stay.  

The Disbanded back will also need quick fix.

Further inspection confirmed my suspicion about 'internal injuries'. The 'X' brace was broken and disbanded.

 Another brace was found partially disbanded.

Pins will need replacement.

Repair process (surgery).

My choice of repair instruments.

 Glue was injected in to the crack and under the braces.

Then, the repair areas have been clamped.

There we go, this old lady will continue to entertain for many years to come.