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RunoutHaving read Frank's explanation of 'grain runout' as well as some others I think I finally understand, in theory, what to look for. As it s… Started by David Nelson in Luthier Talk |
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Sep 15, 2008 Reply by David Nelson |
Luthier Wood QuestionsI'm considering starting a guitar project and I'm wondering about wood. The project could be either electric or acoustic so please comment… Started by marmeduke in Luthier Talk |
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Sep 13, 2008 Reply by Frank Ford |
12 fret guitarI have been asked to build a 12 fret L-1 size guitar. The only plans I have found for this size are 14 fret. Can I merely move the sound ho… Started by paul zerfas in Luthier Talk |
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Sep 12, 2008 Reply by paul zerfas |
Parlor guitarHi, I am from Toronto, Canada, and I recently picked about a parlor guitar on a trip to Seattle. I was told it was built in St. Paul, Minne… Started by Devon8822 in Luthier Talk |
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Any tips on starting a repair/retail shopAfter nearly 7 1/2 years of working out of an established music store, I am going to open my own repair and boutique retail store. I've got… Started by East Side Guitar Repair in Luthier Talk |
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Sep 11, 2008 Reply by East Side Guitar Repair |
Martin D28 - Do I need a neck reset.I've got a real nice sounding Martin D28-CW. The problem is that it's real tough to play, especially beyond the first position. The action… Started by Gerald Shaw in Luthier Talk |
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Sep 9, 2008 Reply by Doug Collins |
Getting the back back on perfectlyOxymoron.... I know. I'm starting to think a full form is required (before removal) to get a back off and on with little or no detectabili… Started by 12Fret in Luthier Talk |
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Sep 9, 2008 Reply by Charlie Hoffman |
Heating blanketsI use various ways to heat and loosen joints but I've never gotten any of these heating blankets I've seen like in the LMI catalog. Do many… Started by Charlie Longstreth in Luthier Talk |
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Sep 9, 2008 Reply by Charlie Hoffman |
Using a shaperAnyone use a shaper to carve necks? What kinds of jigs did you make? Have any pics to share? I'm toying with the idea of getting one, but s… Started by Dave Fox in Luthier Talk |
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Sep 9, 2008 Reply by Charlie Hoffman |
Vintage Gold Hardware - Cleaning The GreenI would like hear some opinions on cleaning gold hardware/pick-ups that have suffered from 'out-gassing' of an old pickguard. I usually jus… Started by Tom Krebs in Luthier Talk |
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Sep 9, 2008 Reply by Joshua Levin-Epstein |
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