Wow! That Stew Mac kit acoustic sounded GREAT! I was thinking that Taylor was going to blow it away... not so. Loved the way you had that super glue wicking into the bubbles. Very satisfying!! Thanks again, Scotty!!
Another great job! I’ve never seen the bubbling thing, but it was really cool how quickly the capillary action sucked that low viscosity CA glue right in there. You did a fantastic job quickly fixing what couldn’t have been a real mess. I also like the big multi-fret fingerboard shield you used when sanding the frets. My guess is it’s a StewMac deal….they have everything, but usually too expensive for my limited needs.
As a decorator here in the UK, the finish on that Taylor looks alot like acrylic water based finish so if there was moisture in the wood that would explain the bloom. Just saying, don't shoot me down.
I just bought a ‘99 814ce and it’s got small bubbles all over the place. I played it for a while along with many other guitars and the sound and feel were great to me. Are there any non cosmetic reasons I should look to get these filled? Like I said, it sounds great to me and I don’t mind the flaws on the back and sides…
“Scrub Bock” stringTech Work Stations sells them as part of a fretting kit, but anyone can make one out of 5/4 bullnose, decking or stair tread material cut to about 2-1/2 to 3” square. with vinyl foam fabric wrapped around it /stapled to it
@@harpethguitar OK, I am an "Old" hardcore engineer. Where do I find vinyl foam fabric? Technically the foam density comes to mind and its thickness needs to be some number 'X' thicker than the height of the fret. I have a Taylor 855ce with a couple of silver dollar size bubbles on the side an back of the Rosewood; Thank-you, thank-you soooo much for this finish trick. The frets were leveled to a flat top and never crowned so I am eager to give this a try. The saddle has been filed to a sliver so likely a neck reset is in the cards before I am done getting this beauty back to playable condition. Thanks again. You have a 70 year old dedicated follower now.
Wow! That Stew Mac kit acoustic sounded GREAT! I was thinking that Taylor was going to blow it away... not so. Loved the way you had that super glue wicking into the bubbles. Very satisfying!! Thanks again, Scotty!!
Those bubble repairs looked like a magic trick -- now you see them, now you don't. Great technique.
Thanks all your precious advices. Best regards
I love my Taylor.... but I want a Martin also:) Great show!
Another great job! I’ve never seen the bubbling thing, but it was really cool how quickly the capillary action sucked that low viscosity CA glue right in there. You did a fantastic job quickly fixing what couldn’t have been a real mess.
I also like the big multi-fret fingerboard shield you used when sanding the frets. My guess is it’s a StewMac deal….they have everything, but usually too expensive for my limited needs.
As a decorator here in the UK, the finish on that Taylor looks alot like acrylic water based finish so if there was moisture in the wood that would explain the bloom. Just saying, don't shoot me down.
Great work indeed✅
Hey where can I buy one of those metal fretboard plates?
Thanks!
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Enjoyed it! BTW, I think "Taylor Bubbles" would make a great stage name.
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I just bought a ‘99 814ce and it’s got small bubbles all over the place. I played it for a while along with many other guitars and the sound and feel were great to me.
Are there any non cosmetic reasons I should look to get these filled? Like I said, it sounds great to me and I don’t mind the flaws on the back and sides…
@@stevewaller8202 I’m inclined to say it’s purely cosmetic unless it cracks.
Thank You 🙏
@@harpethguitarappreciate the reply. Thanks for the video.
Nice work as usual!!!
What is that fret guard gizmo…?
Thanks! “Music Nomad”
What was that thing you called a "Scrub Pad" used with the wet/dry with the fret shield? Where might I find that? I can't find it anywhere. Thanks
“Scrub Bock” stringTech Work Stations sells them as part of a fretting kit, but anyone can make one out of 5/4 bullnose, decking or stair tread material cut to about 2-1/2 to 3” square. with vinyl foam fabric wrapped around it /stapled to it
@@harpethguitar OK, I am an "Old" hardcore engineer. Where do I find vinyl foam fabric? Technically the foam density comes to mind and its thickness needs to be some number 'X' thicker than the height of the fret. I have a Taylor 855ce with a couple of silver dollar size bubbles on the side an back of the Rosewood; Thank-you, thank-you soooo much for this finish trick. The frets were leveled to a flat top and never crowned so I am eager to give this a try. The saddle has been filed to a sliver so likely a neck reset is in the cards before I am done getting this beauty back to playable condition. Thanks again. You have a 70 year old dedicated follower now.
@@BluesDoctor check with Mike: youtube.com/@techdeckgps?si=8DiwFFdL2p8uxHFg
He has links to all his stores on the description page of his channel
What type of super glue did you use?
Glu+boost fill ‘n’ finish ultra thin
I have a 20 year old Taylor with a Satin finish. I found a bubble on the back of the guitar 😢. Would the process be the same for a satin finish?
Probably, but I’d have to see it in person to be sure.
Luckily, satin is easier to disguise than gloss 🥸