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Topic: Oahu Diana Fretboard Screws |
George Fischer
From:
California, USA
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Posted 23 Jul 2010 8:41 am |
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I just picked up a Diana from about 1950-51. The fretboard was detached and rattling around in the case and there is no sign of the original 8 screws. Can anyone describe the original screws that were used to attach the fretboard to the body? I can find modern stuff that fits and looks good but given a choice I'd prefer to get as close as possible to the period correct screws for this guitar.
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Richard Shatz
From:
St. Louis
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Posted 23 Jul 2010 3:40 pm
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George,
I just took a look at mine. The board is fastened with very small round-head brass tacks, not screws.
I took a few photos with my iPhone but they weren't good enough to accurately demonstrate them.
The tack heads barely protrude above the board.
I'll try to get some good photos tomorrow.
Richard |
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George Fischer
From:
California, USA
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Posted 23 Jul 2010 4:15 pm
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| Ahhhh, that would explain why i had trouble seeing the thread marks in the neck. . . |
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George Fischer
From:
California, USA
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Posted 23 Jul 2010 5:36 pm
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This is just sad. This is what happens when someone tosses an old set of ball end steel strings in the guitar case underneath the guitar and keeps them there for years before eventually shipping it 100's of miles via UPS ground. It's hard to tell the fresh damage from the road vibration from the old damage.
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George Fischer
From:
California, USA
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Posted 23 Jul 2010 5:50 pm
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And how the heck does a person accidentally damage a Kluson tuner like this? I don't think I can ease it back with a pair of padded vise grips. There's a crease/crack in the metal and I'm betting it will snap off if I try.
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 24 Jul 2010 6:34 am
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Some years ago I restored an old Fender Stringmaster and it looked like the previous owner had played it with a claw hammer!
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John Billings
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 24 Jul 2010 2:18 pm
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George!
That is bizarre! Never in 50 years have I seen that kinda damage! I'm sure it's gonna snap off if you try and fix it. Is it brass? Maybe getting it off the guitar, and softening it with some heat? A mini-torch? |
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Richard Shatz
From:
St. Louis
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Posted 25 Jul 2010 7:00 am
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I love the Diana and Tonemaster Models.
The gold sparkle tuners are pretty rare.
I found these on an early 50s Oahu "canoe paddle" lap steel, that I bought for my teenage nephew ten or twelve years ago.
I've been saving them for just such a situation. |
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Ron Simpson
From:
Illinois, USA
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Posted 26 Jul 2010 7:08 am
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| Getting down to brass tacks, I've heard that hobby shops often have these in stock for the model railroad crowd. I was told this by an old time banjo player. They use them for an inexpensive fifth string capo. |
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