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Fingerboard Extension Shim Advice....

I just finished a neck reset on a Martin MC68 Cutaway. I fought with this guitar for much longer than I expected and still have some touch…

Started by Gary Fried in Luthier Talk

5 Jun 13, 2011
Reply by Jim Bancroft

Strange Discoloration on Tortoise Pickguard

So I've removed a pickguard, very carefully, from the '67 SJ Deluxe most of you have seen my other post on. Most of it came off just fine,…

Started by Jeff Perkins in Luthier Talk

15 Jun 12, 2011
Reply by Jeff Perkins

How to restain an old fretboard in spots?

Hello. I have an old but nice Brazos 6-string guitar. It has some spots on the fretboard within the first 3 frets where the dark brown fini…

Started by Arthur Sweeney in Luthier Talk

5 Jun 10, 2011
Reply by Arthur Sweeney

re-sticking hide glue

Hi Guys , I have an old italian mandolin with some loose joints , will Titebond restick hide glue ok ? or should I cook up some hide glue ?…

Started by Len Biglin in Luthier Talk

11 Jun 10, 2011
Reply by Len Biglin

I am looking for tips on the Jem swrill water base finish .

Blue multi color swirl paint job - TheSwirling.com so you can youtube it done thats cool I have some questions though but before I ask has…

Started by FRANK in Luthier Talk

5 Jun 10, 2011
Reply by FRANK

Do some Gibsons tend to get bigger cracks than guitars generally?

Are some Gibsons especially prone to get extreme cracks? Take a look at the pictures of this 2006 J-45: http://www.finn.no/finn/torget/tils

Started by Bob Steinarsson in Luthier Talk

4 Jun 9, 2011
Reply by Kerry Krishna

Lasers show how soundboards vibrate.

Here's an amazing set of pictures where scientists aimed a laser to different instrument's tops, so we can see how they vibrate at differen…

Started by Alexander López in Luthier Talk

5 Jun 9, 2011
Reply by charley erck

removing bridge that has been superglued

I have an 1960 or 50's Kay.. the floating bridge has been glued down, what I think is super glue or some simular product... any  sugestions…

Started by Alfonse Pagano in Luthier Talk

5 Jun 7, 2011
Reply by Alfonse Pagano

guitar body depth

I have made my share of acoustic guitars, but was always wondering what the purpose of making a body with a taper in the depth-- IE...  dre…

Started by Donald A. Fortune in Luthier Talk

8 Jun 6, 2011
Reply by Kerry Krishna

Looking for 250watt Heat Lamp in the UK!

Hi there,   I've been searching for a swing arm style lamp to hold a 250w bulb to try a neck straightening job for the 1st time. I picked o…

Started by Darren in Luthier Talk

2 Jun 2, 2011
Reply by Darren

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