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Filling dents in a spruce guitar top

I am new to this group so please excuse me if this is a FAQ.   I have a Hohner acoustic guitar with a composite spruce top that was badly t…

Started by Charlie Dunford in Luthier Talk

9 Feb 23, 2010
Reply by Jerry Ryan

Nitro lacquer shrink

I've learned a lot this this site from those of you who are experienced in the trade. Pretty proud of the projects I have been able to comp…

Started by Jerry Ryan in Luthier Talk

8 Feb 23, 2010
Reply by Jerry Ryan

Regluing bridge - how to make the fit?

Dear Forumers, The bridge of my second build (eben bridge on spruce top jumbo OM acoustic) came off the top (with my gentle help), and I'm…

Started by Janne Koskela in Luthier Talk

5 Feb 23, 2010
Reply by Jim Bancroft

Opinions of Gibson MK 35 Guitar

Folks,  Very slightly OT but I good friend is considerining the above guitar for around $700, I believe, in more-or-less "showroom" conditi…

Started by Rob Mercure in Luthier Talk

4 Feb 21, 2010
Reply by Ned Knepp

Faint Neck Tick

Hi there! Something came up recently that I was wondering if anyone has ever seen before. I just purchased a new D-28 which is a truly ama…

Started by Tanner Nichols in Luthier Talk

9 Feb 21, 2010
Reply by Tanner Nichols

My sanding station has arrived!

The Luthiers Friend Sanding Station I ordered from SM arrived yesterday, and I'm very pleased with it up until now. I've been playing aroun…

Started by Grahame Myers in Luthier Talk

11 Feb 21, 2010
Reply by Ron Frazier

Action limitations? An exercise in buzz minutia.

I've created a short and long version of my question in the interest of quick answers vs. heavily detailed responses. I appreciate any resp…

Started by Jeremy Borkat in Luthier Talk

11 Feb 21, 2010
Reply by Ron Frazier

Les Paul mortise and tenon jig

I am in the middle of a les paul build and was wondering if anybody has built a mortise and tenon jig. I need it to be spot on because I am…

Started by Scott Pike in Metalworking, Machining, Tool & Fixture Making for Luthiers

0 Feb 20, 2010

Reverse Gear Slot Head Tuners for Maurer Restoration

I'm in process on this really nice Maurer Concert model from the thirties that came to me with changed tuners that rotated the wrong way. I…

Started by Eric Steven Johansen in Luthier Talk

15 Feb 19, 2010
Reply by Paul Hostetter

I WANT TO CRY

THIS CALL I JUST GOT I WAS THE LUCKY GUY A FEW DAYS AGO WHO WAS ABLE TO VIEW A 1948 GIBSON ACOUSTIC ALL ORIGINAL THE GUY JUST LEFT ME A MES…

Started by FRANK in Luthier Talk

2 Feb 18, 2010
Reply by Ned Knepp

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