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Hondo Electrics how good are they?

I just found one in a buddies storage unit. The neck is gone demolished, but here is my worry. The neck was Mahogany the body is layers of…

Started by Ian Supplee in Luthier Talk

12 Mar 12, 2012
Reply by Mark Pollock

Vega Parlor - Neck Reset / Unusual Neck Joint

First off an apology because all I ever do is ask for help around here. I should do a better job of checking in more often to pay it back.…

Started by Steve Baker in Luthier Talk

14 Mar 10, 2012
Reply by Eric Steven Johansen

banjo stuff

I have an Alabama 6string banjo. The tension of the strings has caused the bridge to become concave, so the strings radius inward rather th…

Started by fred williams in Luthier Talk

3 Mar 8, 2012
Reply by Greg Mirken

3º vs. 5º bridge pins.....?

I'm trying to solve a years-long battle.... and that's the use of 3-degree vs. 5-degree bridge pins. The  LMI catalog has a fair breakdown…

Started by Mike Kolb in Luthier Talk

5 Mar 8, 2012
Reply by fred williams

Help to identify Gibson Archtop

Hello All! A customer came in with this instrument and I'm trying to find out what model it may be. I'm sure some of you out there can help…

Started by Justin in Luthier Talk

9 Mar 8, 2012
Reply by Bernie Daniel

Tuner Washer Bubbles

Hello All, here's my dilemma.  Swapped tuners on an '87 J-40.  Changed out the big square gold Martin keys for a set of NOS '80's Nickel Gr…

Started by Ray Booker in Luthier Talk

9 Mar 7, 2012
Reply by William F.Eden

Pink plastic First Act guitar

I don't need help, just sympathy - One of my 3rd grade students needed help getting her "guitar" in tune. I had her bring it in. It's pla…

Started by Mark Pollock in Luthier Talk

11 Mar 7, 2012
Reply by Robert May

Heel crack in Gibson bowtie 5stg banjo

Hello again. I now have a Gibson bowtie 5stg banjo with a crack in the heel (see pics). I would like some help in making sure I'm thinking…

Started by Lee Gendvilas in Luthier Talk

6 Mar 6, 2012
Reply by Lee Gendvilas

archtop guitar center seam separation

Hi I built a D'Angelico New Yorker copy from Tom Ribbecke's plan (via Luthier's Mercantile) about 12 years ago.  It has since developed a c…

Started by Ernie Miciak in Luthier Talk

13 Mar 6, 2012
Reply by Jeff Highland

Great Video about Gryphon with Mr. Frank Ford!

I was just googling around and found this soulful little gem: http://vimeo.com/37742991

Started by Thomas James in Luthier Talk

7 Mar 5, 2012
Reply by Alexander López

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