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Fixing a sunken top

Could use some help figuring out the best repair strategy for this Tacoma, whose top has sunk.  I mostly see this on Martins, but sometimes…

Started by Eric Gleason

4 Apr 19, 2024
Reply by Walter W Wright

What trussrod tool?

I have a 31 year old custom guitar, a Shanti built by Michael Hornick. It’s an incredible guitar but it’s been strung up for its whole life…

Started by LARRY KLOSE

3 Mar 31, 2024
Reply by LARRY KLOSE

Frank Ford, 1944-2023

https://www.gryphonstrings.com/blogs/news/frank-ford-1944-2023

Started by Mike Kolb

13 Mar 10, 2024
Reply by Gert van der Does

Vintage Gibson pickguard removal.

Got an early 6o's LG that has the picjguard curl which has caused 3 separate cracks in the top...Problem is , VERY thin guard , finished ov…

Started by thefishinmusician

5 Feb 15, 2024
Reply by thefishinmusician

any body recognize this peg head logo?

any body recognize this peg head logo? (SEE IMAGE)

Started by Dave Hanna

6 Jan 30, 2024
Reply by Mark McLean

Gibson LP Jr's feeding back .

My customer has a lot of experience and is touring , he is having trouble with his Gibson les Paul Jr's feeding back , they would be less t…

Started by Len Biglin

5 Jan 29, 2024
Reply by Walter W Wright

Latitude for oversized fret slot widths on a new nut

Greetings,    I am wondering if there is an accepted oversize dimension for nut slot withs on steel stringed instruments (i.e. banjo, guita…

Started by Mark McCornack

3 Jan 27, 2024
Reply by Walter W Wright

Ramirez 1a Refinish Next Steps

After going around in circles on diagnosing this '71 Ramiriez 1a, I've determined and done the following: 1.  The soundboard had been refin…

Started by Colin Caissie

4 Jan 16, 2024
Reply by Colin Caissie

Regarding the right glue for right job.

Hi, there was a post recently started by Walter regarding the best glues for certain guitar repair and/or building tasks. I came across thi…

Started by Taffy Evans

6 Dec 28, 2023
Reply by Walter W Wright

Crack in the wood or just in the finish?

Hello, I just discovered what it seems to be a crack in the wood, it runs just parallel with the grain, so at first I thought it was a crac…

Started by Riccardo Rinaudo

8 Dec 5, 2023
Reply by Carl Dickinson

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