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Request for help...

Hi folks.  In another life (read REAL job...being a Luthier is just part time) I work for an "online thrift shop" and spend my time evaluat…

Started by Greg Walters in Luthier Talk

15 Nov 9, 2015
Reply by Joshua Levin-Epstein

Mustang Bass Fingerboard shrinkage?

Fellow just brought in a Mustang bass to see if we can put it back into playing condition. Main problem is the fingerboard - it is loose mo…

Started by Bob Hensley in Luthier Talk

2 Nov 5, 2015
Reply by Joshua Levin-Epstein

Gibson vintage replacement tuners....

On the bench is a customer's '75 Gibson Les Paul Custom with old tuners that are worn and need to be replaced.  The owner will keep the old…

Started by Mike Kolb in Luthier Talk

10 Nov 4, 2015
Reply by Paul Verticchio

Question about fitting a bolt on neck.

I came across an old Epiphone FT 145 body at a yard sale and I want to mate it with a neck I had sitting around...the problem is that the n…

Started by Jeremy Steele in Luthier Talk

4 Nov 4, 2015
Reply by Ned Knepp

69N-20 Martin sound hole Diameter

Can  someone who owns one  or acess to  give me the correct diameter.Have heard  about four different sizes? thanks big time!

Started by Rob in Luthier Talk

0 Nov 4, 2015

Out of date liquid hide glue

Hi all, I'm a newcomer round here, though I've been lurking around for a while. I recently bought some Titebond Liquid Hide from eBay. How…

Started by Keith Somerville in Luthier Talk

38 Nov 3, 2015
Reply by E Michael Johnson

Radial Arm Saw suggestions.

I am shopping for a used Radial Arm Saw to set up for fret slotting, and other tasks. Looking for brand, model suggestions, info, input, ex…

Started by Thomas James in Luthier Talk

12 Nov 3, 2015
Reply by E Michael Johnson

Ovation bridges and repairs

I have an Ovation Balladeer 4861 (transitional, Korean made Balladeer, similar to 1861) in for a refret and bridge repair. Bridge has alre…

Started by tadej bratkovic in Luthier Talk

4 Nov 3, 2015
Reply by tadej bratkovic

Quick helpful project

In order to keep the strings off of the neck while working the nut I drilled a couple holes in my vise and put some removable chopsticks in…

Started by Luke Single in Luthier Talk

2 Nov 2, 2015
Reply by Paul Verticchio

Major issue with G.A.S. - cannot find "the one".

I have been struggling with GAS (guitar acquisition syndrome) for years. I thought I just beat it, but now methinks not. I have 3 acoustics…

Started by Arthur Sweeney in Luthier Talk

3 Nov 2, 2015
Reply by Paul Verticchio

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