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NEW MEMBERSHIP DENIED?

Lately there has been a daily barrage of obvious spammers applying for membership here at FRETS.NET. Some time ago, I added those simple q…

Started by Frank Ford in Luthier TalkLatest Reply

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Took a little while, but the Search function has been restored - thanks for  your patience!

Started by Frank Ford in Luthier TalkLatest Reply

Neck Re-Set Gallery

Hi All,  I've had a few neck re-sets through the workshop recently (lucky me). I always take a photo of the join once it's apart in case I…

Started by MrGlyn in Luthier TalkLatest Reply

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string spacing at the bridge

 I'm working on an acoustic guitar that measures 52.32 at the 12th fret and 53.46 at the 14th fret. Can I use a 54mm bridge on this or woul…

Started by Mik Neville in Luthier Talk

1 on Thursday
Reply by Roger Häggström

Parrot Vise

FYI. A Parrot Vise clone is on eBay for $58.29. Looks identical to the Shop Fox version. I ordered one. I will compare it to the two Shop F…

Started by Thomas James in Luthier Talk

5 Sep 12
Reply by jeff nelson

Takamine F400 bridge plate and brace issues

Takamine F400: Submitted for your consideration........ Looking for a little in-depth conversation on repairing a 1975 Takamine F400 12 st…

Started by John Yungbluth in Luthier Talk

2 Aug 20
Reply by Mark McLean

Substance holding MOP inlay in place

This is a guitar that Frank thought was most likely from Markneukirchen, about 1870.  It has been sitting under my workbench for many years…

Started by George Roberts in Luthier Talk

2 Aug 17
Reply by George Roberts

Bolt-on Neck Conversion - Sawn right through the fretboard at Fret 14

This is my first post here, and I'm not a luthier.  I'm a songwriter with an Alvarez dreadnought in need of a neck reset.  An MD350, one st…

Started by Tom Burgess in Luthier Talk

11 Aug 17
Reply by Tom Burgess

Who/what is the imprint on this Martin UKE?

Can anyone tell me about the imprint on this Martin UKE head stock?   Thanks in advance for any information.

Started by Dave Hanna in Luthier Talk

1 Jul 30
Reply by Mark McLean

Can anyone identify this pickup and suggest how to remove it?

Hello, This pickup is installed in a Guild and it need to be removed. It feels like it is glued in. I have not seen this type of pickup bef…

Started by Lee Gendvilas in Luthier Talk

4 Jun 18
Reply by Ian Pender

46 J45

Hi. I have a 1946 J46 that was possibly rebuilt at some time with either original or new bracing. Can’t tell. The guitar plays well and sou…

Started by Frank Capo in Luthier Talk

0 Jun 2

Parlor guitar ID?

I was recently gifted this parlor guitar after Juel Ulvin passed away.  The neck is off, the fingerboard is mostly missing, there is a  rep…

Started by Chris Vallillo in Luthier Talk

13 May 29
Reply by Roger Häggström

Gear Screw Needed

Any idea where I can get a screw to fit a Waverly type gear?  This one is from a Kapa Continental. Thanks-Jim

Started by Jim Yates in Luthier Talk

1 May 23
Reply by Joshua Levin-Epstein

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