Thanks for quick reply guys. I know the answer I didnt want to hear is the right answer - strip all the finish !!!
Michael - you are right - I did strip the top and the build of FP was significant. I think if I dont strip it, the sound will be effected more than expected. So - back to the workshop to put on the gloves and get the acetone out. How I hate re-doing work. Funny thing though - This guitar had a problem with the neck angle which I then compensated by playing with bridge thickness. The fretboard had a dip from the 14th to the last fret that was significant. Not sure how I missed it then - perhaps experience, perhaps rushing it - but I now have the neck angle corrected, the finger board lies nicely on the soundboard and the bridge will be fine - will end up with a little more saddle to work with - saddle was very low and no room to go further.
So - I guess the repair process is going well and worth while. Now I have to strip the back and sides and will end up with a really nice guitar. Thanks to all of you on OLF - and happy New Year to all.
Hesh - I dont do alot of posting because everyone is so quick here, I rarely have nothing to add, but I do check it out almost daily when not traveling. Hope to see some of you guys at ASIA. I have it in my book and hoping to attend at this point. Need to start saving up some extra cash - last time I went, I got a little crazy as John Hall will probably confirm
