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1966 Gibson J-50 Restoration

A 1966 Gibson J-50 came into my northeast Ohio guitar repair shop with a pot belly top and a separated bridge along with a few other issues. Purchased by the owner when she was in college, it had been neglected and was now unplayable. Here’s how we put some life back into this old guitar.

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Bay Village, Ohio

2025 PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

SATURDAY, MAY 31st
630-830pm
SAVORIA BAR & GRILL (inside the Holiday Inn)
7703 Reynolds Road (Rt 306)
Mentor, OH 44060
440-951-7100

SATURDAY, JUNE 14TH
1-4PM
OLD PRAGUE RESTAURANT
5586 Liberty Ave
Vermilion, OH 44089
440-967-7182

TUESDAY, JULY 8TH
6 - 9PM
THE DOGG HOUSE
33475 Lake Rd
Avon Lake, OH 44012
(440) 933-7000

SATURDAY, JULY 19TH
1-4PM
OLD PRAGUE RESTAURANT
5586 Liberty Ave
Vermilion, OH 4408
440-967-7182

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16TH
1-4PM
OLD PRAGUE RESTAURANT
5586 Liberty Ave
Vermilion, OH 4408
440-967-7182

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