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1930's Gibson L00 bridge plate replacement

I'm replacing the bridge plate on this guitar. The bridge is off. The top was bellied and it turns out the bridge plate was loose and came…

Started by John in Luthier Talk

4 1 hour ago
Reply by jack williams

info on Cuban Tres'

Hi to all, I’m wondering if anyone here on frets.net has experience building and/ of repairing Cuban Tres’. (after all: these are fretted i…

Started by Bart van Weperen in Luthier Talk

13 yesterday
Reply by LARRY KLOSE

Best glue for split ebony?

Hi, guys, I have an archtop I bought in 2003 made by the Grimm Bros., from Idaho.  I think they may no longer be building, I haven't seen a…

Started by LARRY KLOSE in Luthier Talk

2 on Wednesday
Reply by Ned Knepp

Looking for step-bit drills...

Haven't installed a Floyd Rose in years, but a fellow is looking for a "80's hair-band retrofit" so away we go.   A tool I've used (and app…

Started by Mike Kolb in Luthier Talk

10 on Wednesday
Reply by Brian Stewart

Martin HPL guitar

Another request for help.  I have been playing in a band locally. Last night a kid (mid 20s) came up and started talking. He wanted to jam…

Started by Jerry Ryan in Luthier Talk

12 on Tuesday
Reply by Justin

1960's Gibson J50 tuner gear

I'll try to make a long story short. About 2 yrs ago a little lady in her early70;s came to a local jam. She was just learning had a mid 60…

Started by Jerry Ryan in Luthier Talk

16 on Monday
Reply by Paul Verticchio

Video: Patrick Edwards On Working With Hot Hide Glue

An informative overview: Hide (& Animal Protein) Glues: Background, Selection and How to Prepare

Started by Doug Berch in Luthier Talk

2 on Monday
Reply by Brad Elbein

Any info on a "V. Spadea" 10 string guitar?

I just got an old 10 (ten) string guitar (five double string courses) labeled "V Spadea Factory  2204 2nd Ave NY" tapped into the face of t…

Started by Kurt Jay Fiedler in Luthier Talk

1 May 13
Reply by Todd Cambio

Donald 'Duck' Dunn 1941-2012

Really sorry to hear of the passing of one of my all-time bass heroes, Duck Dunn. He passed in his sleep in Toyko, Japan after playing two…

Started by Mike Kolb in Luthier Talk

3 May 13
Reply by Donald A. Fortune

Unable to access Frets.Com

Are others having this problem?  Although I can get on the sight, and see the listing of topics 'Of Interest to Luthiers", the articles the…

Started by Dave Richard in Luthier Talk

19 May 13
Reply by Jeff Perkins

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