This is my E-Bay special, a 1950 something Liberty Arch Top treasure. I had never seen a guitar in such bad shape. It seems like she only weighted about ½ oz. very dry and warped like a camel's back! The strings had about 1 inch off the neck at the 5th fret with no truss rod or steel reinforced neck. All maple wood. Cracked and unplayable, truly wall hanger. She was in her case for over 40 years! Water damaged & full of funky green mold from the wiggly world!
First, I needed to disassemble the guitar and install new linings for the top and back. Next I added binding on the body and neck. I sanded another fingerboard radius and installed new frets. I added a awesome double action truss rod (Hot-Rod) from Stew-Mac, and a set of Gibson's Ivory tuners, Next, I made a new bone nut. I set in position markers on the neck & Ivory fret markers in the fret-board. I was in no hurry and just took my time bringing her back from the dead. I used my Gris Gris Bag, a steamer, hide glue, JoJoba oil, Fret tools, tight bond, and a neck jig. Sadly this process took the entire Mojo out of the guitar...but I plan on getting it back (and then some) over time!
I might add a pickup next, yes? (less info)