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fretwire width

Does anyone know the width the fretwire used on 2006 Martin D-18 Golden Era? I have a customer needing a partial refret and do not want to…

Started by Chris Oliver in Luthier Talk

2 Feb 8, 2011
Reply by Chris Oliver

Removing Fishman Pickup from Vintage Martin? Effect on Acoustic Sound?

Recently bought a vintage Martin D-21 that has a pickup installed under the through saddle. I believe the pickup is a Fishman matrix as it…

Started by Stephen P. Johnson in Luthier Talk

7 Feb 8, 2011
Reply by Greg Mirken

Gibson "Gun metal grey"

Hi, I’m looking for formula, idea or advise how to mix “Gun metal grey” nitrocellulose lacquer that is used for Gibson Axcess guitars. Any…

Started by Alex Fila in Luthier Talk

5 Feb 7, 2011
Reply by Russell Vance

Mando stripped truss rod nut

Hello all,   I've got a "The Loar" made in China mandolin on the bench needing some relief in the neck.  (giving me a pain in the neck)   U…

Started by Gregory Hites in Luthier Talk

9 Feb 7, 2011
Reply by Paul Verticchio

Early 1906 Gibson A mandolin tailpiece problem/question

Previously I posted about a 1906 Gibson A4 that I'm renovating.   The mandolin is now back in one piece and I've fitted medium strings. I b…

Started by Mike Keen in Luthier Talk

12 Feb 7, 2011
Reply by Frank Ford

Dumb 'Good Idea'

Maybe everybody else knows this, but...  I had Guild acoustic in the shop. It had a 'dryed out' stress crack on the soundboard. I did all t…

Started by Jerry Ryan in Luthier Talk

2 Feb 6, 2011
Reply by Chris Rochow

Soundboard bellying.

Hi! We got an older Epiphone acoustic, dried out wood...and...a soundboard belly problem.  Right now it's being humidified.  Does anyone ha…

Started by Chris Rochow in Luthier Talk

5 Feb 6, 2011
Reply by Chris Rochow

Bridge Repair

OK Ya Got Me,   I'm replacing the bridge on an Ovation Celebrity. When I removed the bridge I found it was glued on with super glue..... uh…

Started by Billy Etheridge in Luthier Talk

5 Feb 5, 2011
Reply by Mike Kolb

Guitars at local art show

Howdy all.  My day job is librarian, and every year the arts group that meets at the library (Creekside Artists Guild) sponsors an art show…

Started by Doug T in Luthier Talk

7 Feb 4, 2011
Reply by FRANK

What kind of tuners?

Mirroring the same question I posted on Mandolincafe.com (no response in 2 days):   Looking at the guitar in http://www.youtube.com/watch?v

Started by n0ukf in Luthier Talk

5 Feb 4, 2011
Reply by n0ukf

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