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Scale length for resonator guitarIn measuring the scale length for a resonator guitar, do you measure to the exact center of the spider bridge slot or to the front of said… Started by Allen L Wall in Luthier Talk |
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Jul 3, 2020 Reply by Allen L Wall |
Gibson L5 tailpiece .Hi everyone , I have a customer who has an L5 from '34 , the tailpiece has torn apart with metal fatigue . These seem to be notoriously sca… Started by Len Biglin in Luthier Talk |
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Jul 3, 2020 Reply by Len Biglin |
Proper method of cleaning/removing decades of surface dirt, grime & etc. from old lacquer finishes.Where to start with an instrument from 1928-30 that has wonderful checking. I know I cannot get aggressive but I have a finally guitar on t… Started by Redacted in Luthier Talk |
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Jul 2, 2020 Reply by onewent |
Headstock Break (inherited)I recently had this one handed to me. Belongs to a buddy who thought breaking it once was not enough so he did it twice. 1990 Guild D-25NT.… Started by Lee Baker in Luthier Talk |
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Jun 27, 2020 Reply by Brian Stewart |
Super glued Martin neck/body jointSo I'm working on a Martin with the laminated neck , with a bad neck angle...I saw it was a bolt on type , so I told the customer it would… Started by thefishinmusician in Luthier Talk |
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Jun 27, 2020 Reply by Brian Stewart |
Guild F-212-XL dovetailDoes anybody know how far in from the edge of the fingerboard I need to drill to hit the edge of the dovetail for a neck re-set, so I can f… Started by Bob Gaddis in Luthier Talk |
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Jun 24, 2020 Reply by Bob Gaddis |
buzz from a resonator cone... what to do?Hi, all - I have a National ukulele that is a few years old and in great shape overall. But I've noticed a small buzz coming from the biscu… Started by Christina Perry in Luthier Talk |
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Jun 21, 2020 Reply by Greg Miller |
Finish ding repairSo....Customer gave me a new strat body and wanted to add a sustainior and battery compartment...I did the route , and...CRAP !,,,,,I forgo… Started by thefishinmusician in Luthier Talk |
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Hofner archtop necksHope you're all doing alright and keeping busy! I've just started taking in a few repairs this week in a safe way: it's nice to have instru… Started by Keith Somerville in Luthier Talk |
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Jun 10, 2020 Reply by Palle Clausen |
Guild Starfire 12string. String tension question.Hello, I have a Guild Sarfire 1V 12 string, purchased new eighteen months ago, currently strung with my preferred choice, Ernie Ball 10-46… Started by Brian T. Williams in Luthier Talk |
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Jun 9, 2020 Reply by Brian T. Williams |
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