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Heat checks and possible remedysJust purchased a 92 earl scruggs standard with a minor straight heat check on resonator. While this in no way alters the fine sound of this… Started by Doc House in Luthier Talk |
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Sep 1, 2008 Reply by Mike Kolb |
FretsI have an old guitar which needs to be refretted, but I am unable to find suitable fret. The size is as follows: tongue thickness 0.78 mm t… Started by Tomo in Metalworking, Machining, Tool & Fixture Making for Luthiers |
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Aug 31, 2008 Reply by Frank Ford |
Thicker than I thought - sides & backsOh Learned Luthiers: I now have my wood and I'm ready to start my first guitar, but already I'm wondering if I bit off more than I can che… Started by Doug Collins in Luthier Talk |
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Aug 30, 2008 Reply by Donald A. Fortune |
A Further Beginners Question About BindingsMy plans have arrived and I am about to begin building my first guitar. The one thing that puzzles and frightens me is the routing of the t… Started by Doug Collins in Luthier Talk |
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Aug 28, 2008 Reply by Richard Smith |
“Treble Bleed Mods”Have you ever experimented with them, and if so any good suggestions? Started by Frank Medina in Luthier Talk |
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Aug 28, 2008 Reply by .Simcha Delft |
Gibson non-tapered neck dovetails...Aaargh!Hi Frank, I'm a full-time instrument maker/repairer and amp tech working in New Zealand. I've found much interest and help in your frets.co… Started by .Simcha Delft in Luthier Talk |
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Aug 24, 2008 Reply by C Herb Hickman |
Guitar FinishersI am looking for a guitar finisher I met at the 2007 Healdsgurg Festival. I believe he used to work for Santa Cruz but is now doing finish… Started by Joel Nowland in Luthier Talk |
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Aug 22, 2008 Reply by Joel Nowland |
bridge replacementI have removed a misaligned poorly repaired bridge from a 1260 Sovereign. The spruce under the bridge is cratered and gouged from the remov… Started by Simon Bancroft in Luthier Talk |
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Aug 21, 2008 Reply by Simon Bancroft |
Source for dovetail routing jigs?I am looking for a plan for building jigs for cutting dovetail joint for neck connection. Thanks Started by Richard Smith in Luthier Talk |
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Aug 19, 2008 Reply by Jeffrey L. Suits |
Neck Adjustments - Applause?This is a rather mundane topic for such an eclectic audience, but here goes... About twenty years ago, my wife found a new applause accous… Started by Craig Bishop in Luthier Talk |
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Aug 19, 2008 Reply by Lance Dietz |
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