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banjo neck to pot adjustment question
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I have a 1930’s Gibson TB-11 that is a tenor and I want to keep it that way. The strings are already high with the 1/2” bridge and I want to go to a 5/8” bridge which of course will make the strings…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Greg Mirken Jan 13, 2012.

Best HVLP system
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My first broken headstock project is turning out much better than I anticipated. More work than expected, but gaining more confidence and experience. I've started to think about the finish…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Gerry Garavaglia Apr 7, 2010.

First broken headstock repair question
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I've been a fledgling luthier for awhile now, and only do it a few hours a day and mostly on inexpensive instruments. It's a break from playing really, and gets my second love of tinkering…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Kerry Krishna Aug 31, 2011.