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Gibsons Chambered System

Question guys how long has gibson been useing the Chambered System and is there any tonal highlights to it.

Started by Ian Supplee in Luthier Talk

3 Jan 29, 2012
Reply by Russell Vance

Tips on relicing a creme mini humbucker mounting ring

Hello, I am putting back together a 1973 Gibson Gold Top Les Paul Deluxe. About the only replacement part I have to order are the two creme…

Started by Steven D. Wilson in Luthier Talk

5 Jan 29, 2012
Reply by Steven D. Wilson

Frets to suit Takamine ?

Hi guys , I have never found fretwire that matches up with Takamine wire , it's about .093 X .035 , or 2.35mm X 0.9 mm . Dont know why they…

Started by Len Biglin in Luthier Talk

7 Jan 29, 2012
Reply by nathan clark

Loose end pin jack

I have a Baggs Anthem SL in my flattop and the end pin jack with preamp attached is loose from the inside.  My guess is that the inside bol…

Started by LARRY KLOSE in Luthier Talk

18 Jan 28, 2012
Reply by Chris Rochow

Plans Books For Building Dobros

I wanna build a dobro anyone Recommend any good books for constructing Dobro s or anyone know where i can get plans i really really want to…

Started by Ian Supplee in Luthier Talk

12 Jan 28, 2012
Reply by Ian Supplee

bending sheet or veneer ???? steam ?? heat ??

folks, tried with little success to get a 1.5mm thick flame maple headsock piece to bend to the required radius [ 3 inch for jazz bass]. ha…

Started by nick-p in Luthier Talk

7 Jan 28, 2012
Reply by William F.Eden

ebony next to maple problem... ???

when i sand  ebony right next to maple, the ebony powder stains the maple. other than masking off the maple [ not always easy when they run…

Started by nick-p in Luthier Talk

4 Jan 26, 2012
Reply by nick-p

Shellac Stick / French polish

Hi, I’m restoring a 1929 Gibson L10, the original black lacquer finish had been removed before I acquired the instrument. So, I’m thinking…

Started by Richard Cron in Luthier Talk

6 Jan 26, 2012
Reply by Richard Cron

Plans For Lap Hawian guitars Lap steels

This is another instrument i would love to build any books you would recommend or where i can get plans. Ian Supplee

Started by Ian Supplee in Luthier Talk

10 Jan 26, 2012
Reply by Ian Supplee

Tips For Electronics Work

Ok I am gonna confess something.............. I suck at soldering. But i wanna get better but even dans book is not enough any tips. also i…

Started by Ian Supplee in Luthier Talk

13 Jan 26, 2012
Reply by Ned Knepp

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