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Ry Charters

Binding repair/old Gibson

Howdy, A customer brought in her 70s gibson 12 string. Its in great shape, with the exception of the binding that suffered some heat/humi...

Started by Ry Charters in Luthier Talk

4 26 minutes ago
Reply by nathan clark
ChitownGuitarGuy

Nut Blank Supplier??

I have been using Allparts for years to get the bone blanks for my repair shop. We switched from using white bone to the "vintage" bone b...

Started by ChitownGuitarGuy in Luthier Talk

7 48 minutes ago
Reply by Charlie Hoffman
Jeremy Borkat

Putting relief in the frets, not the board?

Happy 4th, all. As a celebration of America's independence, I come here posting a quandary and looking for all input and thoughts. About ...

Started by Jeremy Borkat in Luthier Talk

2 1 hour ago
Reply by Tim Mace
Ken Desiata

How do I polish a Tortoise pickguard

Just picked up a 1930's Gisbon L 30. Removed all the hardware to give the guitar a good cleaning. The cellulose pickguard is very cloudy....

Started by Ken Desiata in Luthier Talk

7 2 hours ago
Reply by Ken Desiata
Jason Hilbourne

Refreting Danelectro necks?

Hello Guys and Gals, this is only my second post on this forum. So I want to first say Hi and thanks for having me. It had been a little ...

Started by Jason Hilbourne in Luthier Talk

3 1 day ago
Reply by thefishinmusician
John Cadd

Are there wolf notes on classical guitars and is it the same as unwanted resonance

When I play some simple chords on a flamenco guitar the A string starts a little howl going.If I drop the tuning down slightly on all the...

Started by John Cadd in Luthier Talk

11 1 day ago
Reply by Bob Webster
Deni

rosewood top

Those are the top body from rosewood, what is the best wood for core to fit with rosewood top, Thanks, Deni.

Started by Deni in Luthier Talk

0 1 day ago
Brent Hutto

I Think I Did Myself A Mischief With Ebony Dust

Yesterday I was shimming up the saddle on one of my guitars by about 0.025" to raise the action a little without making a new saddle. The...

Started by Brent Hutto in Luthier Talk

8 Jul 3
Reply by Rick Gentry
Randy King

Kahler install on a LP.How much do i charge?

Hey guys. Just wondering what you all would typically charge for installing one of these things onto a les paul. I personally hate lockin...

Started by Randy King in Luthier Talk

3 Jul 2
Reply by Randy King
Charles

New Martin d28 B String Buzzes Tried evertything

Bought a 2008 Martin D-28 new from a shop going out of business. It played fine at the shop. After playing it for an Hour, lots of lead ...

Started by Charles in Luthier Talk

42 Jul 2
Reply by Tim Mace

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