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David Russel Young - The Steel String Guitar: Construction and Repair

I don't have this in my collection, but have seen many references. It's available used on Amazon for roughly $100!  Reviews anyone?

Started by Thomas James in Luthier Talk

8 Apr 8, 2012
Reply by Jay Gordon

Stew-Mac's PowerKnife

Hi, has anyone used a PowerKnife, and if so, do you like it? Thanks.:)

Started by Frank Medina in Luthier Talk

2 Apr 8, 2012
Reply by Frank Medina

RIP JIM MARSHELL

I just thought i would add a little something on here about the recent passing of the great jim marshell the founder and inventor of the ma…

Started by Ian Supplee in Luthier Talk

5 Apr 7, 2012
Reply by Mark A. Kane

drilling for an endpin, in an Ovation

I would like to install a p/u, and 1/2" endpin, in my circa 1979 Ovation Ballader.  Can I simply remove the strap pin, and carefully drill…

Started by Dave Richard in Luthier Talk

2 Apr 7, 2012
Reply by Dave Richard

When to file when to replace frets?

I have a Guild guitar that has the typical fret grooves, not bad but are creating buzz. Is there a rule of thumb as to replacement vs filin…

Started by Jerry Ryan in Luthier Talk

8 Apr 6, 2012
Reply by lonnie james barber

Broken headstocks and cheap hardshell cases

I know why it happens but it seems like 80% of the headstock repairs I get are from this scenario. Is it just me or is this combination a f…

Started by John in Luthier Talk

6 Apr 4, 2012
Reply by Pierre-Antoine Roiron

Buzz Feiten anyone

can I get more info on Buzz Feiten tuning systems anyone 

Started by FRANK in Luthier Talk

8 Apr 3, 2012
Reply by FRANK

64 lg1 bridge plate

  My plate is grooved EtoE but not beyond at either end.I talked to a luthier that is going to replacie the plastic bridge and he said 3bil…

Started by Rodger C.Palmer in Luthier Talk

9 Apr 3, 2012
Reply by Rodger C.Palmer

can i steam over "tightbond" section ?

an odd one to tackle.. i have a solid alder body to which i have tightbonded a 1.5mm thick walnut veneer. the elbow contour shape [ jazz ba…

Started by nick-p in Luthier Talk

7 Apr 3, 2012
Reply by Pierre-Antoine Roiron

Epiphone EJ-300CE needs peghead repair - advice, please!

I've been putting this off for way too long, and I've finally decided to reattach the peghead to my wife's second favorite guitar.  (Unfort…

Started by Tom Mitchell in Luthier Talk

19 Apr 2, 2012
Reply by Christian Johnson

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