Tag Archives: Michael¸ Brian

Tales from the Soundhole: Guitar Repair Tips and Techniques

2016
AL#126 p.22               
Alex Glasser   Brian Michael                                                                                       

▪ Brian and Alex cover a number of interesting repair projects including crack repair and finish touchup on satin-finished guitars, cracked heel blocks, magnets, steamers, and even using a parked car as a neck heater. From their 2014 GAL Convention workshop.

Making Bridges for Guitar Repair

2015
AL#124 p.48               
Brian Michael   Alex Glasser                                                                                       

▪ Even when an off-the-shelf OEM bridge is available, it might not be the best choice for an older guitar. Brian shows us his method of making a matching Martin-style bridge from the broken original. Alex goes a step further and reproduces a failed bridge from a Gibson SJ-200, which is complicated by pearl inlay and cutout wings. From their 2014 GAL Convention workshop.

What To Do When Your Head Falls Off: Instrument Repair Tips and Techniques

2013
AL#115 p.48               
Brian Michael   Alex Glasser                                                                                       

▪ Brian and Alex discuss details of various repair jobs, including split pegheads, a severed uke head, and guitar soundboard cracks. From their 2011 GAL convention lecture.

Installing an Acoustic Pickup System in a Flattop Guitar

2009
AL#100 p.14               
Brian Michael   Alex Glasser                                                                                       

▪ Michael and Glasser on how to install a pickup system in an acoustic guitar using a Fishman Matrix blend. From their 2008 GAL convention workshop.