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Is there a Kay Guitar Serial Number database???

I have spent some time digging on the internet for a website that will give me serial number information on Kay guitars, but have not had a…

Started by Matt Haugen in Luthier Talk

Preparing a skin for a banjo head

Howdy folks, I've got a nice little tenor banjo from the 1920s that's a "when I get around to it" project - when I got it the original hid…

Started by Rob Mercure in Luthier Talk

Bridge on a beater question

Hello, I have a question regarding my old beater, a green El Degas that I think I payed $300cdn for in 1995. Obviously there is nearly no f…

Started by Chris Schryer in Luthier Talk

Ideal Saddle Height

If a Martin saddle was factory made to be 3/8" tall what percentage should clear the bridge? Would you split the height with the .225" slot…

Started by Rob in Luthier Talk

Finally got some help around the shop....

Started by Tom Krebs in Luthier Talk

'64 Guild F-212 headstock/tuning machines troubles

Hi all and mr. Ford, of course... I always admired your work, etc.etc.... my compliments for the GREAT job you're doing for our guitars;-)…

Started by Twogoodears in Luthier Talk

Tiple tuners

Hey Luthier friends. I am about to build a tiple but have had little luck finding the right tuning machines. Should I buy 12 string guitar…

Started by Aaron Keim in Luthier Talk

Show me your uses for scrap wood

So I've been saving all these little scraps of wood for the past several years, and I finally came up with a use for them, little stomp box…

Started by Mac Walker in Luthier Talk

1964 -D-18 Martin Perfect Bridge Placement

Having nailed down after hours of research that Terry Clements (Lightfoots lead picker) in fact played two 1964 models ,this was the bridge…

Started by Rob in Luthier Talk