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Anyone have any recipes for Gibsons Goldie Finish or there own variation of it?.

This is to open to anybody if you got a favorite finishing recipe that you use post it please im open to any new ideas thanks guys =], Ian…

Started by Ian Supplee in Luthier Talk

4 Jan 2, 2012
Reply by Ian Supplee

pricing out fret jobs

hi all, when pricing a fret job for a costomer, what do you include or charge extra for in the price. fret wire? ab dot replacement? broken…

Started by David Farmer in Luthier Talk

4 Jan 1, 2012
Reply by Greg Mirken

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE

HAPPY NEW YEARS  EVERYONE. BE SAFE AND DONT DRINK AND DRIVE. AND SEE YA IN 2012!!!!

Started by Ian Supplee in Luthier Talk

1 Dec 31, 2011
Reply by Paul Verticchio

Question about fret slot/fret tang width

My question is, what is the proper fret slot width for a given tang width? And how tight does the tolerance have to be? I'm looking at doin…

Started by Reif in Luthier Talk

9 Dec 31, 2011
Reply by Ian Supplee

What type neck joint is used on 1973 Fender F 55 12

I am attempting a neck reset on this guitar, drilling at the 14 &15th frets finds no pocket of mortise. Does anyone know what type join…

Started by Rick Weaver in Luthier Talk

4 Dec 31, 2011
Reply by Rick Weaver

Show your latest thing!

If Frank says it's ok to post pretty pictures, I would love to see on-going and latest finished instruments here.

Started by David Newton in Luthier Talk

92 Dec 30, 2011
Reply by William F.Eden

Anyone have any finishing recipes for a charcoal les paul?

PRS has a charcoal burst and i have a customer who wants something close too it that will show alotta flame too it. please post your whole…

Started by Ian Supplee in Luthier Talk

0 Dec 30, 2011

Gibson banjo ukelele

 I am looking for a good luthier in the Alturas Ca area. we have a Gibson banjo ukelele that needs a new head purchased and installed. Plea…

Started by Glenn Hurst in Luthier Talk

1 Dec 28, 2011
Reply by Greg Mirken

My latest guitar

This is my latest to go out the door. Its Brazilian back, sides ,bridge, fingerboard and peghead veneer. The top is adirondack. One of the…

Started by David Houchens in Luthier Talk

11 Dec 27, 2011
Reply by Ned Knepp

Nut width/neck (re)sizing

Hello everyone, Longtime reader, first time poster here. To provide a brief background: I’m a semi-pro player (I have a different full-time…

Started by Brandon A in Luthier Talk

6 Dec 27, 2011
Reply by Kerry Krishna

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