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Work bench height suggestions

I am building a new shop and I have the opportunity to improve some things. The height of my current bench is 3'. I find myself hunched ove…

Started by Luke Single in Luthier Talk

9 Nov 2, 2015
Reply by Michael McConville

Frank Ford's Adhesive Use Chart

I'm a hide glue novice and wanted to ask why (according to the Frank's glue chart)  PVA glue would be preferred for back braces but hide gl…

Started by Craig Walsh in Luthier Talk

5 Nov 1, 2015
Reply by eliya

Taylor's smaller-sized acoustics - several questions

Hi my friends. I have some questions about Taylor's scaled-down acoustic guitars. I am a 6-foot tall guy, but have relatively small hands,…

Started by Arthur Sweeney in Luthier Talk

7 Nov 1, 2015
Reply by Arthur Sweeney

Happy Halloween, everyone!

Started by Mike Kolb in Luthier Talk

1 Oct 31, 2015
Reply by Frank Ford

Taylor GS Mini - too small for an everyday guitar?

Hi my friends. I've been toying with the idea of getting a Taylor GS Mini and using it as my main guitar. I have tried them out at Guitar C…

Started by Arthur Sweeney in Luthier Talk

22 Oct 30, 2015
Reply by Arthur Sweeney

69 N-20- Classical internal pictures

Trying to replace missing top on one so need some good digital pictures from inside a N-20.Hoping someone has some pictures they can post a…

Started by Rob in Luthier Talk

3 Oct 30, 2015
Reply by Thomas James

Question about neck angle on Taylor Big Baby

Hi ! I have a new Taylor Big Baby. The action is OK (3.5/32 inch low E and 2.5/32inch high E) but I noticed that the saddle has been cut a…

Started by Gerardo Pavone in Luthier Talk

7 Oct 30, 2015
Reply by Hesh Breakstone

Is it ok to use the truss rod to lower action?

I have read on guitar forums both yes and no. Some say it is ok to make minor neck adjustments with the truss rod to lower action, while ot…

Started by Arthur Sweeney in Luthier Talk

5 Oct 30, 2015
Reply by Hesh Breakstone

Vintage Washburn Neck re-set issue

Hi Folks, I've been focussing recently on restoring turn of the century Washburn Parlor guitars.  I just completed a long on going project,…

Started by Chris Vallillo in Luthier Talk

4 Oct 27, 2015
Reply by Chris Vallillo

Vintage Tuning Machines

I'm working on a customer's turn-of-of-the-20th century guitar. It's not labeled, but it is stamped on the back of the slotted peghead with…

Started by Glenn Freese in Luthier Talk

7 Oct 24, 2015
Reply by Glenn Freese

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