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Differences in installing stainless steel fretwire?

Are there any differences in installing stainless fretwire vs standard nickel fretwire? Should I go about installing it in a different way…

Started by momguitars in Luthier Talk

4 Aug 4, 2011
Reply by Murray MacLeod

First broken headstock repair

I have a Epiphone PR 150 with a broken headstock. The break appears to me to be "clean". I retrieved it from being thrown away from the Hig…

Started by Lee Gendvilas in Luthier Talk

10 Aug 4, 2011
Reply by Grahame Myers

PLUG CUTTER / DRILL

I have been making plug cutters for holes that are smaller than commercially available sizes.  What was of interest to me was that when cut…

Started by George Roberts in Luthier Talk

5 Aug 1, 2011
Reply by Paul Breen

old Gibson acoustic repair help

Hi Mr Ford, My old gibson has badly worn pin holes in the bridge and bridge plate. I removed the bridge and found it was glued in a recess…

Started by Henry Rancourt in Luthier Talk

9 Jul 31, 2011
Reply by Doug T

Stratabond Neck Care (Martin D-1E)

Hey guys. I recently acquired a Martin D-1E which has a Stratabond neck. I'm just curious on how best I should care for it, since people us…

Started by mosesleow in Luthier Talk

4 Jul 29, 2011
Reply by mosesleow

Luthier recommendation for MA/CT region or beyond

Hi Frank, et. al. This is my first time posting at Frets.net.  Have been a grateful student of your extraordinary collection of tutorials f…

Started by Chip Kaye in Luthier Talk

9 Jul 28, 2011
Reply by Doug T

Henry Schatz guitar

I have a parlor guitar, with a paper label glued to the inside of the guitar at the base of the neck joint it is a printed label, sez, "Mad…

Started by Joe Adams in Luthier Talk

12 Jul 28, 2011
Reply by Greig Hutton

Martin 00-18 (1973) pickguard curling -- again!

Hi Mr. Ford,   A few years back (I think 7 years ago) you re-glued and flattened the black pickguard on my Martin 00-18. It's been fine all…

Started by Catalina Cariaga in Luthier Talk

3 Jul 28, 2011
Reply by Catalina Cariaga

Gibson Fret Nibs

Hello Folks!   I am certain many of you are aware of the infamous Gibson Binding fret nibs and the gap that often becomes troublesome due t…

Started by Scott Wackerman in Luthier Talk

4 Jul 26, 2011
Reply by Scott Wackerman

Bone nut shims from LMI

  Just got a goodie-pack from LMI (the usual supplies, glue, etc.) but also took a shot at trying a new item they now carry.... .020" thick…

Started by Mike Kolb in Luthier Talk

5 Jul 26, 2011
Reply by nathan clark

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