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[tmitchell59]

I was considering that - I was going to ask Does the wood age somehow? Does age change its tone? Almost like a "curing". Interesting. The violin people would know about that I guess.

Everything in the guitar needs to cure. Playing the instrument helps in the creation of the tone over time. Makers and players are well aware of this process.

This is called the aging process. It has been well researched in the Violin market.

 

[KBlake]

Is Dena still taking alterations jobs? Anyone have contact info? I have a leather jacket I want to shorten.

 

[Nacho]

Is Dena still taking alterations jobs? Anyone have contact info? I have a leather jacket I want to shorten.

Check your IG dm, dude!

 

[Marc mndt]

Is Dena still taking alterations jobs? Anyone have contact info? I have a leather jacket I want to shorten.

Please take my advice and forget about shortening your jacket. It's going to cost you a lot of money, not only because of the alteration itself but also because you'll end up with a butchered jacket that you won't be able to sell. A total write off.

Shortening jackets is tricky because you're messing with the overall proportions. It may only yield positive results on long halfbelt or long cafe racer styles.

 

[KBlake]

Please take my advice and forget about shortening your jacket. It's going to cost you a lot of money, not only because of the alteration itself but also because you'll end up with a butchered jacket that you won't be able to sell. A total write off.

Shortening jackets is tricky because you're messing with the overall proportions. It may only yield positive results on long halfbelt or long cafe racer styles.

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Ok, advice taken. Thank you. Although it seems to me the front just has 2 extra inches of material at the bottom and proportions won’t suffer.

 

[jeo]

Ok, advice taken. Thank you. Although it seems to me the front just has 2 extra inches of material at the bottom and proportions won’t suffer. View attachment 650139

You’ll ruin the proportions in the back since the half belt is already kind of low. I’m with Marc here, don’t do it. Just sell it and move on if you don’t like how it fits.

 

[torfjord]

Curious, how would you guys suggest I tackle these water stains?!

This is a tan vegetable tanned leather from Double Helix, and for whatever reason it is super sensitive to liquids. Some water dripped down the lapel over the weekend and left a noticeable stain, so I tried wiping the area in hopes of blending it in. The result is what you see in the photos below.

Obviously it’s not the prettiest fix but I’m not sure where to go from here. Should I just wipe down the entire jacket hoping for a better blend or should I maybe apply a product to it to make it more waterproof?! If so, suggestions on what I should use?

Just wipe down the whole jacket with water.

 

[Marc mndt]

Although it seems to me the front just has 2 extra inches of material at the bottom and proportions won’t suffer.

You’ll ruin the proportions in the back since the half belt is already kind of low.

Exactly what Jeo said. The front is not the issue, 3" less front length would look much better imo. The back is the issue as the kidney panel (spacing between the halfbelt and the hem) needs to stay in proportion.

Theoretically you could remove a strip above the halfbelt and use the excess leather for side adjusters lol. But I really think it's too much trouble / too risky.

 

[KBlake]

Exactly what Jeo said. The front is not the issue, 3" less front length would look much better imo. The back is the issue as the kidney panel (spacing between the halfbelt and the hem) needs to stay in proportion.

Theoretically you could remove a strip above the halfbelt and use the excess leather for side adjusters lol. But I really think it's too much trouble / too risky.

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But I wouldn’t have them touch the back.

 

[KBlake]

You’ll ruin the proportions in the back since the half belt is already kind of low. I’m with Marc here, don’t do it. Just sell it and move on if you don’t like how it fits.

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I wouldn’t have them touch the back.