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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 |
Removing a neck with a wide square heelI've done between 30 and 40 neck resets over the years. Mostly vintage Martins. Sometimes some finish touchup is necessary, but they always… Started by Christopher Parker in Luthier Talk |
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Jun 8, 2020 Reply by jbbancroft |
Closing of cracksDear luthiers I have a question about repairing cracks in flat tops. I have read what I have found about this topic in this forum, but I ha… Started by Bob Steinarsson in Luthier Talk |
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Jun 6, 2020 Reply by Roger Häggström |
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