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Neck reset problem

Hi Folks I have this little problem that some of you guys might have come across before...  I have in my shop a beautiful 1977 Yairi YW1000…

Started by Roger Williams in Luthier Talk

5 Jun 16, 2012
Reply by Roger Williams

Neck bending troubles

I'm having some trouble getting the neck right on this mid-60's harmony archtop. This is one of those all birch jobs with the steel reinfor…

Started by John McDonald in Luthier Talk

13 Jun 13, 2012
Reply by Ned Knepp

Which UV Cured Topcoat should I use?

I know Taylor gets their high gloss topcoat from Simtec. But, they offer the following: 37x5 UV Cure Thick Topcoat37x1 UV High Gloss Clear…

Started by Jeff Perkins in Luthier Talk

3 Jun 12, 2012
Reply by Guitar Fixer

Archtop Neck Fitting

I am building my first arch top. I am ready to fit the neck. With a straight edge placed on the frets (before cutting the neck extension to…

Started by Philip Secrist in Luthier Talk

5 Jun 11, 2012
Reply by Rodney Smith

FINAL POLISHING - NITROCELLULOSE ??????????????????

folks, just about to finish nitro clearcoats on a solid body, my question is, how many weeks should i leave it to cure before showing it t…

Started by nick-p in Luthier Talk

10 Jun 11, 2012
Reply by nick-p

Fender Jazz Bass with truss-rod problem

Hello I have this bass for repairs, is a Made In Mexico Fender 5 strings. The truss-rod nut can't be adjusted. In fact, I think that the t…

Started by Eugen C in Luthier Talk

7 Jun 11, 2012
Reply by Eugen C

Tips for gluing hard to reach Brace

I just picked up an old Regal parlor that is missing the furthest back back brace. I made a brace and it is ready to go in, but I am having…

Started by Matt Haugen in Luthier Talk

23 Jun 10, 2012
Reply by onewent

Poly finish

Hello, I have to touch up the back off a neck that has a poly finish on it and was wondering if a product from Behlen called vinyl sealer w…

Started by Michael P. Lemieux in Luthier Talk

1 Jun 9, 2012
Reply by William F.Eden

1968 ES-335 / Gibson Bridge Question?

Setting up a 1968 ES-335. The current bridge is a big fine tune Schaller piece with Gibson style large studpiece/wrap-around mounts with th…

Started by Thomas James in Luthier Talk

6 Jun 7, 2012
Reply by Thomas James

New neck on custom built?

For a custom built dreadnaught with bolt-on mortis and tenon, the neck hand shaped from a blank -- can a stock replacement neck be adapted…

Started by Dagdred in Luthier Talk

22 Jun 7, 2012
Reply by Steven D. Wilson

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