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Drop fill is darker

I have a 70s Yamaha with a bit of a restore. It has some chips and cracks on the edge of the spruce top which I drop filled some CA on. Tho…

Started by Gert van der Does in Luthier Talk

9 Aug 11, 2019
Reply by Greg Mirken

Improving plywood acoustics sound: lacquer finish removal

I have an old acoustic/electric AEL20 plywood guitar by Ibanez; the instrument really has a great look, play-ability, mechanics etc..... al…

Started by Mikheil Tsitsishvili in Luthier Talk

3 Aug 10, 2019
Reply by Mikheil Tsitsishvili

Quality work.

Hi All, its winter time down under and we could all use a good laugh:    every now and again our repair section get something that make you…

Started by Russell Vance in Luthier Talk

7 Aug 8, 2019
Reply by peter meyer

Split x brace

So I’m new to the page but wanted to get some advice. I have a 2011 Taylor 414 CE. I noticed this morning that the x brace is starting to s…

Started by Thomas Klose in Luthier Talk

3 Aug 5, 2019
Reply by Mark McLean

Spruce/Pine " Made In Sweden "

I was gifted several 1" x 6" x8' boards with the only identifier is the sticker shown. I know there are a plethora of spruce / pine speci…

Started by Redacted in Luthier Talk

4 Aug 4, 2019
Reply by Russell Vance

Guild F512 Neck Set

Anyone know what joint is inside this beast?

Started by Thomas James in Luthier Talk

11 Aug 2, 2019
Reply by Thomas James

Shaping neck of a Taylor 314CE

I'm re-shaping neck of a Taylor 314CE and would like to know how much wood I have between the back of the neck and the truss rod. Saw the T…

Started by Bob Harris in Luthier Talk

4 Jul 28, 2019
Reply by Mark McLean

Should I reset this neck?

This is the same Yamaha FG 365S from my drop-fill thread. That's just a minor thing, off course, this is the big one and I'm really torn.…

Started by Gert van der Does in Luthier Talk

5 Jul 26, 2019
Reply by Gert van der Does

Gibson MK-35

I have a Gibson MK35 in the shop that needs a lot of work.  One big item is a neck reset.  I was wondering if anyone knew if this guitar ne…

Started by David Anderson in Luthier Talk

3 Jul 22, 2019
Reply by Palle Clausen

Regal parlour , strange wood .

Hi guys , What do you think this wood might be ? Its a 1940's regal parlour .

Started by Len Biglin in Luthier Talk

2 Jul 19, 2019
Reply by Paul Breen

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