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Non-working truss rod

Dear gentlemenI have a Fender Tele custom shop maple neck on my bench. The truss rod is hardly doing anything. It is not loose. As you can…

Started by Bob Steinarsson in Luthier Talk

8 Apr 24, 2023
Reply by Casey Smith

Inexpensive Multimeter

In case anyone is looking for a good multimeter that will probably last you the rest of your life -  FLUKE-101 Digital Multimeter: Amazon.c…

Started by Allan Bacon in Luthier Talk

1 Apr 19, 2023
Reply by Hesh Breakstone

Installing 22nd fret with overhang

I hope someone more experienced can advise me please. I've carried out many refrets so I'm generally fairly experienced in that respect bu…

Started by Dave Sparrow in Luthier Talk

5 Apr 17, 2023
Reply by Casey Smith

Worn off lacquer finish

I'm here because I want to repair and someday build instruments. For now I paint ukuleles with pictures for praise and profit. (So far all…

Started by Katrina Joyner in Luthier Talk

3 Apr 16, 2023
Reply by Katrina Joyner

Laminated archtop plates and rims

Looking for Archtop plates or rims. Contact Acme Archtops for laminated plates and rims. Contact cwsimpson1@comcast.net

Started by Craig Simpson in Luthier Talk

2 Mar 11, 2023
Reply by Craig Simpson

Inaccuracy’s with fret rocker?

It seems like a simple problem, but I’m finding that it is not. I recently did a refret on a strat for a customer. Upon completion all fret…

Started by wood addict in Luthier Talk

15 Mar 9, 2023
Reply by Taffy Evans

Bridge Template for 60s Gibson J160e?

Hi folks, Does anyone happen to have a 60s Gibson bridge (adjustable saddle versions on the mid-60s Jumbos) sitting around from which they…

Started by Bill Blasso in Luthier Talk

0 Mar 5, 2023

Rice glue

Does anybody know anything about rice glue and how it works for woodwork or other guitar related glueing? 

Started by Bob Steinarsson in Luthier Talk

8 Mar 4, 2023
Reply by charley erck

During the neck re-set....

Doing a re-set on a '65 D-28 and suspected it'd been done before ... and then knew for sure once taking the neck joint apart.  Someone had…

Started by Mike Kolb in Luthier Talk

4 Feb 28, 2023
Reply by Paul Breen

Needing Guidance

Hi, I’m new to the forum. I’ll try to make this short. I’m not a Luthier. However I am leaning. Presently building a Stewmac ES335. I just…

Started by Lex in Luthier Talk

20 Feb 19, 2023
Reply by Lex

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