FRETS.NET

Forum Discussions (4,418)

Discussions Replies Latest Activity

cracked martin SIde

This gentleman brought this to me a few days ago. I guess it was impaled by another guitars tuning machines. Any Ideas on how to approach t…

Started by Alexander Allgood in Luthier Talk

4 Jan 19, 2011
Reply by Jeff Perkins

Repairing a bad repair?

Still planning the repairs on my 1947 Martin D-28 "fixer upper".  I was looking at the repaired crack that runs the length of the back.  I…

Started by Stephen P. Johnson in Luthier Talk

11 Jan 18, 2011
Reply by Grahame Myers

Torn Wood Grain Under Bridge

The Bridge has lifted from my 2006 G3 acoustic 6 string. It is not a pegged bridge but rather a string through style bridge. When the bridg…

Started by Doug Miller in Luthier Talk

20 Jan 18, 2011
Reply by Doug Miller

guitar tuning

I need to know how a baritone guitar is tuned from bass string to high trebble string-- Thank you for any info that is out there -- Peace,D…

Started by Donald A. Fortune in Luthier Talk

5 Jan 17, 2011
Reply by Jeff Highland

Chipped End Block Repair

Hello, I'm new to the board and have a request for some advice on how to repair a chipped end block inside a guitar I am going to repair. …

Started by Vic Deirmendjian in Luthier Talk

9 Jan 14, 2011
Reply by Doug T

I am looking for a auto harp tuning tool

I was thinking I could modify a tool and to no avail yet any ideas out there the post are very close together and a small modified 4 inch c…

Started by FRANK in Luthier Talk

3 Jan 13, 2011
Reply by Stuart Horsman

Grover Parts

Anyone have a source for Grover machine head parts?  The white nylon/plastic washers, and the metal spring washers?  Also,  does anyone kno…

Started by Tom Krebs in Luthier Talk

2 Jan 13, 2011
Reply by Tom Krebs

shellac sticks, where to buy the best selection

Hello!   I am looking for a good selection of shellac stick for the shop I am working in two days a week. I saw on Frank Fords homesite tha…

Started by Tyko Runesson in Luthier Talk

3 Jan 12, 2011
Reply by Tyko Runesson

Yamaha Factory Tour Video

This is a fun video. Lots of interesting stuff here:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dP0d18tFjSY    

Started by Tom Krebs in Luthier Talk

0 Jan 9, 2011

I need help anyone no what kind of finish for a fast neck action

I am building a guitar for a customer and he don't want Laquer on tha neck because when you sweat it gets sticky.       Any one know  what…

Started by William F.Eden in Luthier Talk

25 Jan 9, 2011
Reply by Rob Mercure

RSS

© 2025   Created by Frank Ford.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service