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Classical intonation: Jose Ramirez.

Hello fellow forum friends, We got a brand spanking Jose Ramirez classical referred to us which has a bizarre intonation problem.  Firstly,…

Started by Russell Vance in Luthier Talk

18 Feb 3, 2016
Reply by Russell Vance

X bracing postion ?

Is there a formulae for finding the placement of the X brace. I'm working on a 12fret to the body, 24.9" scale length OM guitar

Started by Max Gisko in Luthier Talk

4 Feb 2, 2016
Reply by Max Gisko

Remove varnish finish from fretboard

Hi, I will be re fretting one of my guitars shortly but also wish to remove the varnish that is covering the fretboard. I plan on oiling th…

Started by Paul Said in Luthier Talk

22 Feb 1, 2016
Reply by Paul Said

Collings Neck Reset

Hey Team, I have a Collings CW Mhg A, and the rod is pegged. I'm logging 4/32 on # 12 fret. The top end is a little stiff. I got to say she…

Started by anthony mas in Luthier Talk

9 Jan 31, 2016
Reply by anthony mas

Neck reset 1970's Epiphone FT 565

Hello all you knowledgeable folks,  I am planning to reset the neck but have been unable to find any information on how it was installed. T…

Started by Jim Doyle in Luthier Talk

16 Jan 31, 2016
Reply by Michael Cross

Calculating load handling for graphite/spruce laminated struts

I'm in the design phase on a custom project for a customer.  It will be an electric version of his acoustic harp guitar.  For the purpose o…

Started by Chris Sisson in Luthier Talk

10 Jan 29, 2016
Reply by Russell Vance

Martin HD-28 Peghead fracture inquiry.

Hello all! Once again, I have a repair to pick the "collective" brain about. It is a crazy peghead split on a Martin HD28. I think it fell…

Started by RETROROD in Luthier Talk

21 Jan 29, 2016
Reply by Glen H

'STANFORD/FURCH' belly problem

 Evidently,alot of Furch-bilt 'D's suffer from the top belly syndrome and I've read  that too-thin bracing is a probable cause? My question…

Started by keith angus in Luthier Talk

0 Jan 27, 2016

Bone nut discoloration

This is the first nut I've ever attempted. When I cut the blank to length, I noticed this discoloration. I thought that since I used a powe…

Started by Michael S. Fields in Luthier Talk

6 Jan 24, 2016
Reply by Michael S. Fields

12 string Sigma with bellied top

Hello   I live in Bucharest, Romania. I am not a luthier, I just like to use tools and make things with my own hands. I have read Mr. Ford…

Started by Eugen C in Luthier Talk

29 Jan 24, 2016
Reply by Andrew

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