I got my 914CE back from Pat Diburro.

Hambone · #1 06-09-2009, 05:01 PM

He spot finished a couple of finish cracks near the bridge that required the bridge to be removed and replaced.

I swear the guitar sounds deeper and fuller after the repair. Can a simple bridge reseating alter tone?

GTomcan · #2 06-09-2009, 07:09 PM

That great!.. I've been wondering about his work? Yes I believe any work to a bridge could change the over all tone. Sounds like your did .. for the better.
So ..How's the Clear coat look? That's very importain. the UV cure is a little easyer to blend in.

Hambone · #3 06-10-2009, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by GTomcan

That great!.. I've been wondering about his work? Yes I believe any work to a bridge could change the over all tone. Sounds like your did .. for the better.
So ..How's the Clear coat look? That's very importain. the UV cure is a little easyer to blend in.

Pat does very good work. There's no sign of the finish cracks.

Rescon · #4 06-10-2009, 05:55 PM

I'm not surprised!!! He cares for the guitars he fixes. He performes his services for the GUITAR first and the owner second. Think about that!!!

Pat is a extremely talented repairperson/tech and a great all around guy. I live about 40 min from him and he has done anything from setup's to finish work, to saddle/nut refits, to complete re-fret's for me. I've seen some of the guitars that go into his shop and then out again... I would trust no other!!!

Nick

Chazmo · #5 06-11-2009, 02:22 PM

That's great news, Hambone. Congrats, and glad you got satisfactory results.

gjensen7 · #6 06-11-2009, 03:32 PM

I've heard nothing but great things about Pat DiBurro. I haven't had to utilize his services, but all the reviews about his work here on AGF have been outstanding! Congratulations on the excellent outcome of your repairs.

wooglins · #7 06-11-2009, 04:31 PM

The repairs on his page are nothing short of amazing!!!!

Hambone · #8 06-12-2009, 05:25 AM

I've had the guitar back for a full week now, and I'm convinced that the bridge removal and reseating has made a noticable difference in initial attack, sustain and depth of tone.

Whodda thunk it?

Chazmo · #9 06-12-2009, 07:43 AM

So, that's *more* than satisfactory, hambone. Glad to hear it!

Was the bridge lifting before the repair?

Hambone · #10 06-12-2009, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Chazmo

So, that's *more* than satisfactory, hambone. Glad to hear it!

Was the bridge lifting before the repair?

I could slip a piece of paper under the edges into about 1/8-1/4" from a year+/- after I brought the guitar home.

Chazmo · #11 06-13-2009, 07:39 AM

That definitely explains it, hambone. Congrats. Must feel like a brand new axe.

Hambone · #12 06-13-2009, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Chazmo

That definitely explains it, hambone. Congrats. Must feel like a brand new axe.

My main acoustics are a D18A and a D28 Marquis Madagascar. The 914CE had fallen out of the rotation prior to the repair. It's getting some playing time again.