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42 strings

Hello to all!   Some time ago I saw a picture of a 42 strings harp-guitar. I thought it was here on frets.net. I cannot find it now and I r…

Started by Bart van Weperen in Luthier Talk

2 Jan 22, 2012
Reply by Ian Supplee

1/16 inch black Celluloid for pickguards: Were to buy, how much to expect to pay?

   After the thread a few months ago about the differences between Bakelite and Celluloid and how to test,  I need to purchase  some. The l…

Started by Kerry Krishna in Luthier Talk

6 Jan 22, 2012
Reply by Kerry Krishna

Back to the shop in a bit, but first...

Shop's closed for a few days, as we have more pressing issues at the moment.  Tons of rain during the past few days here in the nw corner o…

Started by Mike Kolb in Luthier Talk

11 Jan 21, 2012
Reply by Ian Supplee

Snow in Pennsylvania!!!!

Anybody else get snow if so how much!!!!! ( if you even get any snow frank you lucked out )

Started by Ian Supplee in Luthier Talk

2 Jan 21, 2012
Reply by Ian Supplee

What makes a guitar a "Great Player?"

Hi Everyone, New to this forum & thank you in advance for reading this question.  I wish to move towards doing guitar setups and simple…

Started by Jack Allen in Luthier Talk

12 Jan 20, 2012
Reply by Paul Verticchio

Some EXTREMELY rare candy in (and out) of my shop...

One owner, late-ish 1957 Gibson LP plain top sunburst. This guitar has never, ever seen the inside of a guitar shop since it left the store…

Started by Mark A. Kane in Luthier Talk

15 Jan 20, 2012
Reply by Mark A. Kane

Telecaster Nut Width

Hi all. I have finally decided to buy an electric guitar. I fell for the look, sound and stylings of the Fender Telecaster, but I have alwa…

Started by Matt Haugen in Luthier Talk

1 Jan 20, 2012
Reply by Russell Vance

scalloping a fingerboard

I know its a tough job to do Dans Book told me that but could someone give me a detailed how too for a scalloped board. please name all the…

Started by Ian Supplee in Luthier Talk

14 Jan 19, 2012
Reply by MrGlyn

Shellac finish care and general info wanted

I am awaiting delivery of a second-hand Big Muddy mandolin, which, in conversations with the maker, I have learned is finished with French-…

Started by Uncle Dave in Luthier Talk

8 Jan 19, 2012
Reply by Joe Fox

wood ageing

Ok i know this wood darkens with age and that stains and finish fade but my question is this. is there anyway of ageing wood like Taylor gu…

Started by Ian Supplee in Luthier Talk

6 Jan 18, 2012
Reply by Eddie Bax

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