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Thoughts on Luthiery School Vs. Apprentinceships

Hey guys, I graduated from college with a B.A. in music with an emphasis on recording about year ago, and I currently work at a production…

Started by John Hunter Barley in Luthier Talk

11 Jul 25, 2011
Reply by Gary Fried

Pecan Wood

Has anyone built an instrument using pecan? Regards, Phil

Started by Phil Keener in Luthier Talk

8 Jul 22, 2011
Reply by Rob Mercure

supporting an Ovation top

I 'm having to refret an Ovation. There's no big sound hole only the little ones off to the side. Does anyone here have any ideas on suppor…

Started by jeff durham in Luthier Talk

3 Jul 21, 2011
Reply by Mike Kolb

Binding re-attachment

What's the consensus on the best adhesive to reattach a piece of loose binding?   My Unicorn & Mustang F5 mandolin has a small piece of…

Started by LARRY KLOSE in Luthier Talk

4 Jul 20, 2011
Reply by LARRY KLOSE

blistered lacquer: filler problem?

I have two bubinga steel string guitars that were left in a hot car & came out with hundreds of little, pimply blisters all over the fi…

Started by Neil R Miller in Luthier Talk

7 Jul 19, 2011
Reply by Phil Keener

Laquer problem over previously masked area

What is it that stays behind after tape is removed ? When spraying nitro over areas that were masked with tape , I get an uneven surface ,…

Started by Len Biglin in Luthier Talk

8 Jul 18, 2011
Reply by Kerry Krishna

Truss Rod Assembly on 12 String Bard

Hello- I have an older 12 string Epiphone that I am restoring.  Not an expensive acoustic but one that I remember had good sound from way…

Started by Robert Gleeson in Luthier Talk

2 Jul 16, 2011
Reply by Robert Gleeson

Tool for bridge plate removal

I have a Gibson LG-0 in for repair and I need to replace the bridge plate. I have a few tools to do this, but I would like to hear or see w…

Started by Justin in Luthier Talk

11 Jul 16, 2011
Reply by Magnus Hultin

repair on a polyurethane finish?

To all:   I recently acquired an inexpensive - but pretty nice - Epiphone WildKat guitar. The guitar is mint save for 2 minor gouges  in th…

Started by Will Travnikar in Luthier Talk

1 Jul 13, 2011
Reply by Thomas James

Neck block repair

   I have a 1970s Epiphone flat top guitar that has been my main performance instrument for a couple of years - it has a great sweet sound…

Started by Mikael Lewis in Luthier Talk

4 Jul 13, 2011
Reply by Robert May

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