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Static noises from new scratchplate .

Hi Guys , I have just installed new "F" custom shop pickups on a strat copy, using a new "M.O.T.S."scratchplate.The thing crackles and tick…

Started by Len Biglin in Luthier Talk

12 Oct 28, 2009
Reply by Russell Vance

Dreadnaught project / Back seam

The back strip on this 1970mahogany dreadnaught has separated from the back plate on one side by about .006". See pic attached. The strip t…

Started by Brian Farrell in Luthier Talk

5 Oct 27, 2009
Reply by David Houchens

Kerfing the Bridge

Kerfing the linings is meant to help the vibrations in the top.How much difference would kerfing the Rosewood bridge make?Keep the bone in…

Started by John Cadd in Luthier Talk

20 Oct 27, 2009
Reply by John Cadd

Little guitars

I just finished my first small (single 0) guitar. I was blown away by the tone and volume of this little guitar. I will be building more of…

Started by David Houchens in Luthier Talk

32 Oct 26, 2009
Reply by David Payne

Regal/Dobro Neck reset

I recently picked up a 30's vintage Regal/Dobro, Model 27 I think it's called. This wood-bodied resonator has a half-stick set up, with the…

Started by onewent in Luthier Talk

7 Oct 26, 2009
Reply by onewent

I found a Vega VDX-84 for LOW money this Is a Guitar not a Banjo

this plays grate needs a saddle and some lower the stings,I am know martin took over in 1970 I can't find info before or after. So the guys…

Started by Mark Naro in Luthier Talk

3 Oct 26, 2009
Reply by Rob Mercure

Bridge Rotation

A late 70's Guild has come into our shop for it's second neck reset in 18 mos. The bridge continues to rotate (pull forward)-despite adding…

Started by Stuart Horsman in Luthier Talk

18 Oct 26, 2009
Reply by Brian Farrell

Double x brace bridge plate removal?

Vintage Gibson with a chipped out bridge plate. Multiple loose braces, a top crack and the back is peeling up a bit puts replacing the brid…

Started by STGuitarworks in Luthier Talk

6 Oct 26, 2009
Reply by STGuitarworks

I found a Vega VDX-84 for LOW money this Is a Guitar not a Banjo

This thing needs some work(set-up) but it plays and sounds like a D 18. So what is it

Started by Mark Naro in Luthier Talk

0 Oct 26, 2009

Gluing blackwood

I have had this set of black wood sides and back I have been saving for 5 years. I have worked on rather oily Brazilian and other rosewoods…

Started by David Payne in Luthier Talk

8 Oct 25, 2009
Reply by David Payne

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