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warped back tonewood fix?

Hi everyone, I recently purchased a back and sides set but found one of the back halves is slightly warped.  Is it possible to make the bac…

Started by raregroove in Luthier Talk

2 Jan 20, 2010
Reply by Eric Steven Johansen

Removing block inlays on 69' Fender Jag

I've got a bound 69' Jag in the shop...Big block plastic inlays....The customer would like me to change the radius to 10 inches...I know th…

Started by thefishinmusician in Luthier Talk

6 Jan 20, 2010
Reply by thefishinmusician

Strings for use with under saddle piezo pickups

Just wanted everyones opinion on what string material/construction you all think is best for use with uspp's? nickel plated? phosphour bron…

Started by A. Paul Counsell in Luthier Talk

3 Jan 20, 2010
Reply by A. Paul Counsell

Re-crowning frets

I've converted a half-size child's Strat into a 5-string Electric Octave Mandolin (scale length=19"). With new PUs from Carvin it sounds gr…

Started by mandolin jack in Luthier Talk

5 Jan 19, 2010
Reply by FRANK

Lighter string buzz

After many years of playing my Shanti SF with medium strings, I tried a set of lights (.012"). I like the feel but I'm getting a buzz from…

Started by LARRY KLOSE in Luthier Talk

2 Jan 18, 2010
Reply by Greg Mirken

old celluloid PG heat bend

Howdy, I've got a '51 Epiphone in for some restoration. The pickguard was severely warped and I planned on making a new one. But out of cur…

Started by Ry Charters in Luthier Talk

9 Jan 17, 2010
Reply by Rob Mercure

old Harmony/Stella

I have an old Harmony/Stella student model, solid wood (I think birch?). It has been refinished (not well), but I think it has potential. F…

Started by Brian Farrell in Luthier Talk

5 Jan 16, 2010
Reply by Matt Haugen

Thanks Frank!

I am a Roberto-Venn student and really appreciate your lectures earlier this week. It was invaluable to see you perform a neck reset and re…

Started by Joe Parker in Luthier Talk

0 Jan 16, 2010

How to cut a saddle for an .18 plain 3rd string

Is it possible to intonate this? ty Frank

Started by Frank Bugbee in Luthier Talk

18 Jan 16, 2010
Reply by Antonio Cotichini

Gibson Banjo Authentication

I know very little about banjos, but have been offered one for $100.00 and am thinking I would like to learn to play. My concern is that th…

Started by Matt Haugen in Luthier Talk

4 Jan 15, 2010
Reply by Frank Ford

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