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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

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1964 Gibson LG-1 Restoration

Cleveland-based Rachel Brown and The Beatnik Playboys https://rachelbps.com delight audiences wherever they perform. So, when Rachel brought her 1964 Gibson LG-1 to the shop for a stage-ready restoration, I was happy to help. Here’s days of restoration/repair condensed into a

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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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