In his ongoing series of videos that demonstrate his restoration of a vintage Martin D-28, Elderly Instrument’s Joe Konkoly shows how he makes, installs, and carves replacement top bracing.
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Gibson J-185 Repair | Elderly InstrumentsJoe Konkoly discusses extensive repairs to a vintage J-185 with multiple issues. Read More |
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Tap-Tuning | Elderly InstrumentsJoe Konkoly fine-tunes his replacement bracing in a vintage Martin D-28. Read More |
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What’s a Go-Bar Deck? | Elderly InstrumentsJoe Konkoly demonstrates using a go-bar deck as he installs replacement bracing in a vintage Martin D-28. Read More |
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Vintage Martin Repairs | Elderly InstrumentsJoe Konkoly discusses repairs on four great vintage Martins. Read More |
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In the Shop | Elderly InstrumentsJoe Konkoly discusses the steps he took to optimize a 1926 Martin 000-28. Read More |
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Three Pre-War Martins | Elderly InstrumentsElderly's Joe Konkoly discusses a great trio of vintage Martins. Read More |
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Martin D-28 Restoration | Elderly InstrumentsJoe Konkoly shows a completed restoration of a 1948 Martin D-28. Read More |
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Flattop Octave Mandolin | Northfield MandolinsElderly Instruments demonstrates a great option for a low-tuned eight-string. Read More |
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In The Shop | Elderly InstrumentsJoe Konkoly gives a video tour of the repair workshop. Read More |
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Stringing up a 1937 Martin D-18 | Elderly InstrumentsElderly Instruments' repair shop manager Joe Konkoly puts the final touches on a recent vintage guitar restoration. Read More |