Robert "Yukon" Stubblebine's Discussions

Gibson whammy bar intonation issues
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Hey guys,This Gibson won't stay in tune if the whammy bar is used at all. What are your solutions? I've included a picture of the beast in question. I've already dressed the nut and saddle slots…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Russell Vance Sep 24, 2014.

Tonight (Nov 2nd) at 8pm. Online luthiers showcase concert.

Hello folks,I thought you might be interested to know about an event happening tonight online (and in Cambridge, MA). Thirteen builders from the New England Luthiers group will have their guitars…Continue

Started Nov 2, 2013

1933/34 Gibson L-00 top radius?
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Hello folks,I'm restoring a mid 30s L-00 and the top is in very bad shape, but salvageable. I've removed the top and plan to remove the braces and reglue them but it is not possible to tell what the…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by William F.Eden Mar 13, 2013.

'97 National Tricone neck reset
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Hello fellows,After ten years at the bench I can no longer reasonably avoid this kind of neck reset. I have a tricone on my bench and have removed the neck without any trouble. The process seems…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Ron Frazier Nov 24, 2011.