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Neck Block

Hello, I'm repairing a loose neck block on a 1972 Guild 212. The top has split on both sides of the neck where it lays over the upper bout.…

Started by Colin O'Brien in Luthier Talk

3 Oct 31, 2022
Reply by Greg Mirken

Opinions on a chunk o' wood?

Not necessarily a repair or a building question, but it's semi-related.  A friend was kind-enough to gift me a beautiful slab of old black…

Started by Mike Kolb in Luthier Talk

11 Oct 28, 2022
Reply by Mike Kolb

Glu-boost got competitors?

Hello All, I've been watching videos of Glu-boost being used as a clear pore filler---what's not to like?  The price!  It's possible that t…

Started by Brian Burns in Luthier Talk

4 Oct 25, 2022
Reply by Brian Burns

Washburn guitar with "U.S. CRANE" marking

I have what appears to be a typical Washburn parlor guitar from 1910 to 1920.  It is about a single O size, with the typical Washburn trunc…

Started by George Roberts in Luthier Talk

5 Oct 24, 2022
Reply by George Roberts

Help with a bowed Valco/Airline bolt on acoustic neck needed.

Presented for your consideration.......... I have a Valco/(Kay?) made Airline A720 acoustic with the maple bolt on neck. The guitar assemb…

Started by John Yungbluth in Luthier Talk

2 Oct 23, 2022
Reply by Russell Vance

peghead break

Hello, I am getting ready to glue the peghead on the neck and do a backstrap overlay. I don't want to glue the truss rod to the channel whe…

Started by Lee Gendvilas in Luthier Talk

6 Oct 11, 2022
Reply by Lee Gendvilas

Best shade for D18 copy ?

Hi Gang , Im just finishing a d18 clone , the mahogany looks nice as it is but Im wondering if a little red/brown shader might look a bit r…

Started by Len Biglin in Luthier Talk

11 Sep 21, 2022
Reply by Len Biglin

A smaller instrument for teaching guitar makling

Hello All, I make classical and flamenco guitars, and teach guitar making. I have been thinking of a 3/4 size guitar, or baritone-uke sized…

Started by Brian Burns in Luthier Talk

2 Sep 17, 2022
Reply by Brian Burns

Roll pin in finger board?

I understand the idea of pinning a fingerboard during construction, but a roll pin? And a big one at that. It gets better, that's a Martin…

Started by Allan Bacon in Luthier Talk

7 Sep 13, 2022
Reply by Allan Bacon

Old Banjo Pot

Hello Group Can anyone help me identify this banjo pot? The tension hoop is just laying over the tone ring because I removed the broken cal…

Started by Allen L Wall in Luthier Talk

5 Sep 1, 2022
Reply by Allen L Wall

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