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Tricky Crack Diagnosis Issue

Hi, My name is Dave Domizi and I run The Fret Shop in Athens, GA. I hope that you’re all well. I’m writing to ask for any experienced ide…

Started by Dave Domizi in Luthier Talk

8 Oct 26, 2020
Reply by Dave Domizi

Unwanted Signatures

Hi all. I have a 1975 Guild F-30 with a collection of 2 year old signatures on it (black sharpie). I don't want the signatures and have sta…

Started by Matt Haugen in Luthier Talk

5 Oct 24, 2020
Reply by Matt Haugen

Gibson J-50 reset...3 piece neck delamination

Working on a 1970s J-50.  Just steamed off the neck...3pc neck and the little "slivers" that make the tenon released from the neck shaft an…

Started by Brian Stewart in Luthier Talk

7 Oct 22, 2020
Reply by Brian Stewart

Polishing order for mirror glaze products

Hi all im going to polish my 96 poly prs with mirror glaze.  I have #7 and #9.  I have some pick scratches and a slight bit of haze along w…

Started by J45joe in Luthier Talk

6 Oct 21, 2020
Reply by Freddie Cisneros

Martin DM neck bolts?

On the bench we have a Martin DM which has a low vibration (sound) seems to be in or about the neck if/ when you tap or bump it with heel o…

Started by Hector Trevino in Luthier Talk

10 Oct 20, 2020
Reply by Freddie Cisneros

Reducing chipping on Ebony fretboard .

Hi guys , Ive been refretting an ebony board and it"s flaking and chipping like crazy . The job is done now , but Ive been wondering if a s…

Started by Len Biglin in Luthier Talk

11 Oct 16, 2020
Reply by Walter W Wright

Newish Fender Factory ?

Some years ago I remember reading that Fender had bought up some smaller factories in Tacoma area (I think) and tried to move the staff to…

Started by Len Biglin in Luthier Talk

1 Oct 16, 2020
Reply by Len Biglin

Frets.com?

Hi Frank, Hi All others on this site, I hope you're doing well during these strange times. Jonathan Lee here (CFox Guitars, Walden Guitars,…

Started by Jonathan Lee in Luthier Talk

10 Oct 12, 2020
Reply by Jonathan Lee

Squalane

I have tried this as a fretboard- and bridge oil on raw wood and it's very good indeed. This is not an oil or a wax, but similar to nose gr…

Started by Roger Häggström in Luthier Talk

0 Oct 6, 2020

Ebonized Fret Boards and Bridges

Hope this subject has not been driven into the ground.   What is an  ebonized guitar fret board or bridge?  What wood species were used? Wh…

Started by Dave Hanna in Luthier Talk

11 Oct 5, 2020
Reply by Dave Hanna

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