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Taylor Setup Frequency

I just ordered a Taylor GC3 from a "chain" type guitar retailer.  During the process, the salesmen told me that for another 100 dollars, I…

Started by Bobby Schley in Luthier Talk

14 Mar 4, 2010
Reply by Tim Mace

Got it finished today!

Hi everybodyAbout 3 weeks ago, I asked for advice about removing an Ebonol fretboard on an Ibanez 5-String Bass, with the intention of repl…

Started by Grahame Myers in Luthier Talk

15 Mar 2, 2010
Reply by Donald A. Fortune

NEED HELP RESTORING A 1920 VEGA ARTIST BANJO

I am restoring a tenor banjo that has had a hole drilled in it for a 5th string peg and other issues.How do I post pictures in posts to sho…

Started by gary schattl in Luthier Talk

9 Mar 1, 2010
Reply by Jerry Ryan

Saddle Material Question

I'm trying to get a bit more clarity out of the low bass strings particularly when I tune down to C.  Is there a consensus that one particu…

Started by gordon in Luthier Talk

5 Mar 1, 2010
Reply by Antonio Cotichini

Gentry Design Shop 2010

Here are some shots of my freshly cleaned and organized shop. Every winter when it gets slow I try to upgrade things and make it ready for…

Started by Rick Gentry in Luthier Talk

12 Mar 1, 2010
Reply by Rick Gentry

French Polishing

I"m in the process of making a dred. and I'm looking for info on the french polish system.I have already put on 24 spit coats and I've sand…

Started by Donald A. Fortune in Luthier Talk

16 Feb 26, 2010
Reply by Mark McLean

another Ovation question....

I'm replacing an Ovation top that was smashed. The new cedar top is constructed and I'm just about ready to glue the kerfing to the plastic…

Started by Mike Kolb in Luthier Talk

4 Feb 25, 2010
Reply by Mike Kolb

serial number/ dates

Is anyone here aware of a web site or list that would have Lyon & Healy serial numbers and production dates?

Started by David Houchens in Luthier Talk

2 Feb 24, 2010
Reply by David Houchens

Line 6 Variax Trem Stability

Hi everyone , a customer bought me his Line 6 which is like a strat , but only has piezo pickups (one under each saddle ) and no other pick…

Started by Len Biglin in Luthier Talk

7 Feb 23, 2010
Reply by Len Biglin

Smaller feedback buster ?

Hi again , I have a customer who has changed from a dread to parlour size guitar , does anyone know of a smaller diameter back-buster to pl…

Started by Len Biglin in Luthier Talk

0 Feb 23, 2010

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