This 1960’s Gibson Hummingbird came into the shop missing it’s original hummingbird inlay pickguard, had excess glue residue from a double pickguard attempt, and a hole in the bottom bout from an endpin jack installation. This repair began with manufacturing a plug out of sourcing african mahogany with similar grain pattern, color matching with multiple coats of aniline dye and lacquer finish. The real challenge was locating a 1960’s replica pickguard in the correct size and thickness. After a few failed attempts, we found the one! Some minor sunburst finish touch up was necessary but in the end this Hummingbird was back to it’s glory.
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