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Guild binding source?

Seems like we're seeing more of those F-50s and other models with missing fingerboard binding.   Anybody have a source for the impossibly s…

Started by Frank Ford in Luthier Talk

1 Sep 19, 2011
Reply by Hugh Hansen

UV Cured Lacquer

Hey Guys, I'm interested in getting into the UV cured lacquer. I've been able to find the curing light, but have no idea where to get the l…

Started by Jeff Perkins in Luthier Talk

1 Sep 19, 2011
Reply by Todd Mylet

Bridge clamping cauls

Hey folks. Got a washburn needs bridge reglue. Any advice on clamp cauls. Looking at stew-macs or lmi has the fox bridge clamp that looks l…

Started by scott gannon in Luthier Talk

3 Sep 18, 2011
Reply by Tom Mitchell

Should I bother.... Japanese "Conqueror"

Hi again.  New project and one I'm question it's worth.  I have a 70's (?) Japanese Conqueror dreadnought that's been tossed around my pare…

Started by John Cartwright in Luthier Talk

6 Sep 16, 2011
Reply by John Cartwright

Fender H-1070 12-string bridge

A friend wants me to repair his old Harmony-made Fender H-1070 1-2-string. I need to re-set the neck and replace the saddles. What can some…

Started by Bob Gaddis in Luthier Talk

1 Sep 16, 2011
Reply by Ron Ellison

Epiphone 12 String Neck Joint Problem

I picked up an inexpensive Epiphone 12 string model FT-102 with a bolt on electric guitar style neck to fix up for my brother in law.  Need…

Started by Dan Pennington in Luthier Talk

6 Sep 15, 2011
Reply by charley erck

Keeping small containers of paint fresh?

Thought I'd toss this question out for the troops....  I'm forever mixing small amounts of tinted lacquer for touch-ups. Various shades of…

Started by Mike Kolb in Luthier Talk

21 Sep 15, 2011
Reply by Phil Keener

Bar fret slot cutting!

Hi everybody! I want to slot a fingerboard for bar frets.  I'm planning on using the LMI 1.5mm bar fret stock.  I'm a card-carrying Luddite…

Started by Ted Kritikos in Luthier Talk

2 Sep 15, 2011
Reply by Jim Bancroft

Vintage Instrument Devaluation Chart??

I'm asking you guys out there if anyone knows where I can find a guide, or some chart, that shows how much different repairs devalue a guit…

Started by Jeff Perkins in Luthier Talk

10 Sep 14, 2011
Reply by Paul Verticchio

replacement buttons for old Martin tuning machines

I have a very old Martin with tuning machines that have lost some of the buttons.  The originals look like ivory but there are three missin…

Started by John Lovett in Luthier Talk

9 Sep 13, 2011
Reply by John Lovett

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