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mid to late 30's D-18 bracing

Everyone I know in bluegrass talks about the late 30's D-18s. I have been told that they were braced lighter and this was changed in the ea…

Started by David Houchens in Luthier Talk

11 Dec 9, 2009
Reply by Evan Bradley

Softening plastic binding

I have a mandolin whose tailpiece has pulled and twisted the binding under it away from the body. The binding is very stiff from age, and t…

Started by griff in Luthier Talk

6 Dec 8, 2009
Reply by Len Biglin

Martin Pin Hole DIA ?

The dark blue Dupont auto painting is complete on this old Granada with surprising positive results.With the hand made replica of a 64 D-18…

Started by Rob in Luthier Talk

5 Dec 8, 2009
Reply by Ron Frazier

Suggestions for a laminate router for universal binding jig?

I've decided to bite the bullet and get a universal binding jig, like Stew-Mac's. Any suggestions on a good laminate router that would fit,…

Started by Larry Schultz in Luthier Talk

4 Dec 8, 2009
Reply by FRANK

Help with finishing,and active with passive pick-up

I have 2 problems right now. 1- I have tried to dye and clearcoat a circular spot on a Gibson Les Paul Black peghead,with diferent technics…

Started by Dominic Rocheleau in Luthier Talk

3 Dec 7, 2009
Reply by Russell Vance

adjusting action

i have a 70's Martin D18 and over time the action has become a bit high. I live in a small town miles and miles from nowhere so bringing th…

Started by Brad Towers in Luthier Talk

9 Dec 7, 2009
Reply by Magnus Hultin

Ever seen something like this?

I just put up a Frets.net blog post about it where you can read about it and see more pictures.

Started by Mark Riess in Luthier Talk

8 Dec 7, 2009
Reply by Mark Riess

Dull Fuzzy notes on high E string

Hi people First post! Great website and forum!! I just thought that I'd post up my problem and if anyone could give some advice.. I did c…

Started by Douglas Han in Luthier Talk

7 Dec 6, 2009
Reply by Len Biglin

Mildew Problem

I purchased an old 1966 - Hagstrom Acoustic H-22 Sammy. There is a strong mildew smell through soundhole. There are obvious mildew stains a…

Started by greg jacobs in Luthier Talk

3 Dec 5, 2009
Reply by Rob Mercure

Radius of top braces before glueing...oops?

I glued up the bracing to the top of a triple 0 I'm building....and I forgot to sand the braces to the 25 radius. So....it's flat. Is this…

Started by Michael Tulloch in Luthier Talk

5 Dec 5, 2009
Reply by Michael Tulloch

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