I have done it both ways. Easier without the bridge on.
When I had the bridge off, I would but a cotton rag with shellac around an eraser to get the areas close to the bridge. I have also mostly ignored the area but when I had a wet pad I would sweep in an lay down some shellac near the bridge. The second way is a little messy looking but if you get enough shellac on you can sand and polish that area.
I could use some help here.........Help!!
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John Parchem
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Kevin in California
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Re: I could use some help here.........Help!!
I blew some warm air inside the guitar and it helped. Thanks for that suggestion Ken. I'd say the top came back up at least 50%. So I shot warm air into the case and closed it up. I'll leave it for a few days and see how it progresses. I'll get some desiccant to put in there too to hopefully continue the restored dome.
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Kevin in California
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Re: I could use some help here.........Help!!
The humidity in the house is about 65. I have it 45 now in the case with the guitar. The top is almost back to where it needs to be, still a little dip behind the bridge area. I have a desiccant device in the case and will leave it there till spring I guess. I wanted to start French polishing it now. Oh well.