An odd one this, one of the strings wouldn’t stay in it’s slot.  I thought the nut was broken but the slots were at a bit of an angle.  Easy answer, a new bone nut.

A nice guitar though.

While the strings are off, a good clean.

and oil…

I don’t have any 12 string blanks so I’ll have to start from a larger slab.

Firstly it’s a little thick..

so grind it down.

It fits the slot nicely now

The end needs to be shaped a little, the head stars to flare out a little.

so grind the end at about 1 1/2 – 2 degrees

With both ends done I cut the top down to shape, using the old nut as a guide.

With the top rounded I then put a slant on the back edge.

All in needs now are the string slots.

Once it’s in place with shallow slots I can re-string it.

It’s important to measure the action with the strings at full tension or you’ll get a false reading.

so cut each slot down, one at a time.

So there it is.  Back to the full 12 strings!

There we go.  I’m not really a fan of Tanglewood but this one’s really nice.

A word from the owner:

“Cracking job matey sounds and looks great many many thx George!!”

For more of what I’ve done go to www.guitar-george.co.uk