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Hi. I was wondering what the concensus of opinion is regarding Titebond Liquid Hide. The bumph says it has superior strength, coupled with…

Started by Tony Webber in Luthier Talk

6 Sep 28, 2009
Reply by Tony Webber

Gibson Jimi Stratocaster ??? What the....

Has Gibson lost all integrity? http://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/blog-when-is-a-strat-not-a-strat-220867

Started by Tommy Kay in Luthier Talk

14 Sep 27, 2009
Reply by Mac Walker

'57 D18 cracked tailblock & sides

Hi , a friend has just brought his D18 in with a crack where it fell on the tail , cracking the sides and partway through the tail block.Th…

Started by Len Biglin in Luthier Talk

7 Sep 27, 2009
Reply by William F.Eden

Cello String Gauges

Howdy. Would like to tune one of my basses like a cello. I have picked the cello up again and love the open chords that come from open fif…

Started by Rick Gentry in Luthier Talk

0 Sep 26, 2009

DoveTail reset - How tight?

When I shim the dovetail joint for a reset, how tight should I make it prior to glueing? "I plan to use hot hide glue. After test fitting…

Started by Brian Farrell in Luthier Talk

4 Sep 25, 2009
Reply by Rick Homan

Different Neck Tensions When Re-fretting

Hello, I wanted to get some different views about this topic. Feelings on whether there should be tension on the truss rod, moderate tensi…

Started by Dave Bacon in Luthier Talk

7 Sep 25, 2009
Reply by Dave Bacon

Suzuki bridge, no saddle ???

Recently I got a Suzuki (labeled: Nagoya, Japan, number on neckblok: 710128) in for repair. This guitar's bridge, bolted to the soundboard…

Started by Bart van Weperen in Luthier Talk

5 Sep 24, 2009
Reply by Rob Mercure

Question about alternative bracing for old Bay State

Hello again, I have my first work order here. I'm still not ready to hang out my shingle, but he's a friend and wants to help me out. He ha…

Started by John Cartwright in Luthier Talk

11 Sep 23, 2009
Reply by Joshua Levin-Epstein

Mandolin tailpiece cover for Nick

Here a couple of pix of the cover The mess on the back is where someone had glued an anti-rattle leather strip to it. It has a few little d…

Started by Bob Gaddis in Luthier Talk

6 Sep 22, 2009
Reply by Paul Hostetter

Ovation Legend Floating fingerboard?

Hi All, I am guessing some of you might know the answer to this... I have a 1979-1980 Ovation Legend (serial is 207***) and I am wonderin…

Started by The Smurf in Luthier Talk

5 Sep 22, 2009
Reply by Tim Mace

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