Modest restoration on old Takamine

[Krackle]

Hi..

I have an old Takamine mini jumbo that i want to do my first guitar project on..

I'd like to just do a basic refinish on the body of the guitar.

Initially, I need some advice on removing the bridge and the pick guard

Not sure what type of glue(s) Im going to be dealing with..I've been watching vids on removing pick guards and bridges..Im hoping to stay with non specialized tools such as the various wood heaters available for instrument makers..

I guess the common suggestion is to use an iron..wondering what the best setup to protect the wood and finish etc would be?

Anyhow..fire away if you have time..being pointed to some good resources is always good too..

So..bridge removal and pickguard removal..thanks!

[mirwa]

I have PM'd you my walk through tutorial pages which cover both topics step by step, Frank Fords website is also good for this info.

Steve

[Krackle]

You PM'd me with a bounty of info
and I appreciate that
thank you!

[Krackle]

everything came off nicely, hair dryer for the pick guard and and iron for the bridge>>was able to sand-stain and touch up..and then reinstall the bridge late last night..used the machine bolt method..made a couple of bars with appropriate hole cutouts for top of bridge and inside the guitar..solid..shimmed the 'wings' of the bridge with shims under the ends of the bar part of the clamp on either side..bridge feels very solid

Put my first coat of Nitro in a can on just now..

: )