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Frog tape-amazing masking tape with no bleeding under

Just thought I'd mention a new product I found, at least new to me. Its called 'Frog Tape'. Any Canadian forum members are probably already…

Started by Rory in Luthier Talk

3 Apr 16, 2011
Reply by Ned Knepp

Malaysian Blackwood

 I just read the discussion about Gluing Blackwood.  I have just purchased a set of Malaysian blackwood from Allied Lutherie. I had wondere…

Started by David Houchens in Luthier Talk

1 Apr 12, 2011
Reply by Len Biglin

Stiff feel on acoustic-Why

I'm sure this is a question that's been asked before but I'm trying to figure this out. I have a very well made hand-built acoustic guitar,…

Started by gordon in Luthier Talk

38 Apr 12, 2011
Reply by gordon

poly finish

Hello Everybody, Question: I have to strip a electric guitar that has a poly finish and does anybody have a idea what to use to get it off.…

Started by Michael P. Lemieux in Luthier Talk

9 Apr 12, 2011
Reply by Michael P. Lemieux

guitar building wood

Im looking for guitar building wood that ia longer than 21 inches long for building a guitar that requires it. if anyone can point me in th…

Started by Donald A. Fortune in Luthier Talk

9 Apr 11, 2011
Reply by FRANK

Vacuum Clamping Question.

I'm just entering the world of gravity clamping via vacuum and need a little help from anyone who uses this system.   I'm working on buildi…

Started by Scot Tremblay in Luthier Talk

4 Apr 11, 2011
Reply by Pierre-Antoine Roiron

Use of rectifiers

I have recently been considering a build with a hum neck and piezo bridge.  My concern is that the piezo will overdrive the hum and essenti…

Started by Doug T in Luthier Talk

15 Apr 8, 2011
Reply by Doug T

Anyone looking for a good sounding beater to practice on?

I have an old Harmony that needs some work, but obviously is not worth putting any money into. I has a surprisingly good sound. I was consi…

Started by Jay Peterson in Luthier Talk

24 Apr 8, 2011
Reply by Matt Haugen

Loose Neck Joint - Gibson ES125T

Greetings, I have a '64 ES 125T and the neck joint is slightly loose.  You can see the heel gap in the photo, but it's not wide enough to i…

Started by onewent in Luthier Talk

5 Apr 5, 2011
Reply by Jeff Highland

Modifications to LMI fret bender

This fret bender does a great job, but I find the controls clumsy and imprecise. Here's a mod I did to mine using a drill and dremel:   Fro…

Started by Simon Bancroft in Luthier Talk

14 Apr 4, 2011
Reply by Simon Bancroft

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