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Can I tune a tenor banjo like a mandolin ?

Hey guys I am In need of a answer from a mandolin banjo expert can I tune a tenor banjo like a mandolin ? is there a need for change in gau…

Started by FRANK in Luthier Talk

13 Aug 28, 2012
Reply by Allen L Wall

Finish Crack Touch Up

I have performed many finish touch ups with great success, but this one makes me a little nervous. I have a Martin OM-28 on my bench with a…

Started by Philip Secrist in Luthier Talk

3 Aug 28, 2012
Reply by Eric Steven Johansen

Gibson Chet CEC

Hi I am looking for a Sound Hole Cover for a Gibson Chet Atkins CE or CEC. Any ideas where I might find one. I would even buy the complete…

Started by Fred Dixon in Luthier Talk

0 Aug 27, 2012

Tuner Hole Cracks

Greetings,   I'm working on an early 60's Epiphone with cracks running through the tuner holes.   I made some tapered dowels to spread the…

Started by Gregory Hites in Luthier Talk

11 Aug 26, 2012
Reply by Randall Curtis Bowman

Anybody have any opnions on luthier schools.

Ok i asked my teacher if this was a good idea and he said yes. I read in dan erilwines guitar player repair guide that he would reccomend g…

Started by Ian Supplee in Luthier Talk

6 Aug 23, 2012
Reply by Ian Supplee

Grimy Guitars

Ok guys, got a good one for you.  I have a loyal customer whose guitars were involved in a "puff back."  That's when your furnace decides t…

Started by Christian Johnson in Luthier Talk

4 Aug 21, 2012
Reply by Paul Verticchio

DIY buffing wheel for cheap. Is it worth it?

I've just seen this Instructable about how anyone can build a cotton buffing wheel with a very low investment of time and money. What do yo…

Started by Alexander López in Metalworking, Machining, Tool & Fixture Making for Luthiers

3 Aug 20, 2012
Reply by nathan clark

Binding trimming jig ?

Quick question;     What do you use to trim the binding for the guitar?  They seem to never come in the size you need!  Stew Macs jig is pr…

Started by Chris Rochow in Luthier Talk

9 Aug 16, 2012
Reply by Chris Rochow

Best Fret Crowning files? Considering buying a few new crowning files. Thanks for suggestions. Also possibly used for SS

My crowning files (standard toothed grooved files) are about worn out. I'd like to get some new ones and am considering diamond. Any sugge…

Started by Nick Sorenson in Luthier Talk

4 Aug 15, 2012
Reply by Patrick Nelson

Very Nice Vintage Gibson Related Resource...

I might be late to the table here, but this is a great resource: Happy reading! http://www.fox-guitars.com/Gibson-Made_Brands.html

Started by Thomas James in Luthier Talk

1 Aug 15, 2012
Reply by George Roberts

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