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Lately there has been a daily barrage of obvious spammers applying for membership here at FRETS.NET. Some time ago, I added those simple q…

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Neck Re-Set Gallery

Hi All,  I've had a few neck re-sets through the workshop recently (lucky me). I always take a photo of the join once it's apart in case I…

Started by MrGlyn in Luthier TalkLatest Reply

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EXTRA BRACE?

Starting new thread on the 58 Gibson. This is the one where the neck collapsed into the sound hole. I feel things are going well. All but o…

Started by Lex in Luthier Talk

12 3 hours ago
Reply by Lex

BRW Fingerboard (Removed) Warped

This BRW fingerboard was removed from the neck of a '42 Martin 00 recently .. the hide glue had given up the ghost, as did everything else…

Started by onewent in Luthier Talk

5 May 26
Reply by Roger Häggström

1982 Gibson Chet Atkins CE: how to fix ground hum?

Hi everyone,  New here on Fretsnet, this is my first post :-)I own a 1982 Gibson Chet Atkins CE, bought it online 'as is'. Preamp, separate…

Started by Karl Adams in Luthier Talk

3 May 12
Reply by Walter W Wright

Better Jaws2

When refretting old fretboards the radius can be dodgy. Not exactly a set measure and it may vary over the fretboard. With a compound fretb…

Started by Roger Häggström in Luthier Talk

35 May 3
Reply by Michael Tulloch

Plek System

Post here your opinions about Plek System Machine....

Started by brums in Luthier Talk

21 Apr 26
Reply by Casey Smith

Non-working truss rod

Dear gentlemenI have a Fender Tele custom shop maple neck on my bench. The truss rod is hardly doing anything. It is not loose. As you can…

Started by Bob Steinarsson in Luthier Talk

8 Apr 24
Reply by Casey Smith

NEW MEMBERSHIP DENIED?

Lately there has been a daily barrage of obvious spammers applying for membership here at FRETS.NET. Some time ago, I added those simple q…

Started by Frank Ford in Luthier Talk

26 Apr 19
Reply by Katrina Joyner

Inexpensive Multimeter

In case anyone is looking for a good multimeter that will probably last you the rest of your life -  FLUKE-101 Digital Multimeter: Amazon.c…

Started by Allan Bacon in Luthier Talk

1 Apr 19
Reply by Hesh Breakstone

Installing 22nd fret with overhang

I hope someone more experienced can advise me please. I've carried out many refrets so I'm generally fairly experienced in that respect bu…

Started by Dave Sparrow in Luthier Talk

5 Apr 17
Reply by Casey Smith

Worn off lacquer finish

I'm here because I want to repair and someday build instruments. For now I paint ukuleles with pictures for praise and profit. (So far all…

Started by Katrina Joyner in Luthier Talk

3 Apr 16
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