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Lately there has been a daily barrage of obvious spammers applying for membership here at FRETS.NET. Some time ago, I added those simple q…

Started by Frank Ford in Luthier TalkLatest Reply

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Started by Frank Ford in Luthier TalkLatest Reply

Neck Re-Set Gallery

Hi All,  I've had a few neck re-sets through the workshop recently (lucky me). I always take a photo of the join once it's apart in case I…

Started by MrGlyn in Luthier TalkLatest Reply

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Filler for problematic restoration.

Hello! This is my first post here, but I’ve been following frets.com for years. Over the past few decades, I’ve built/restored around 40 gu…

Started by Dean Davis in Luthier Talk

5 Feb 25
Reply by Cal Maier

Substance holding MOP inlay in place

This is a guitar that Frank thought was most likely from Markneukirchen, about 1870.  It has been sitting under my workbench for many years…

Started by George Roberts in Luthier Talk

3 Feb 10
Reply by Richard

NEW MEMBERSHIP DENIED?

Lately there has been a daily barrage of obvious spammers applying for membership here at FRETS.NET. Some time ago, I added those simple q…

Started by Frank Ford in Luthier Talk

41 Feb 5
Reply by Grant Groberg

Dremel Routing Fret Slots

I have always done the old pick, saw, and/or knife cleaning. I am considering checking out the dremel method with the 1/32" bit. I have dre…

Started by Thomas James in Luthier Talk

42 Feb 5
Reply by Todd Rose

Frank: What year did the Chicago/U.S. Manufacturers start bracing for steel strings?

 I photo I put up on one of my Facebook sites has started some questions about this. It is a photo of the ladder bracing of a Stromberg/Voi…

Started by Kerry Krishna in Luthier Talk

11 Feb 3
Reply by onewent

Takamine F400 bridge plate and brace issues

Takamine F400: Submitted for your consideration........ Looking for a little in-depth conversation on repairing a 1975 Takamine F400 12 st…

Started by John Yungbluth in Luthier Talk

4 Nov 21, 2024
Reply by Mark McLean

Oops. How to fix this...

This is a cascade of accidents and illinformed decisions... I replaced a broken trussrod in an early 70s Yamaha FG 365S. That took removing…

Started by Gert van der Does in Luthier Talk

10 Nov 18, 2024
Reply by Gert van der Does

string spacing at the bridge

 I'm working on an acoustic guitar that measures 52.32 at the 12th fret and 53.46 at the 14th fret. Can I use a 54mm bridge on this or woul…

Started by Mik Neville in Luthier Talk

5 Nov 12, 2024
Reply by Mik Neville

Parrot Vise

FYI. A Parrot Vise clone is on eBay for $58.29. Looks identical to the Shop Fox version. I ordered one. I will compare it to the two Shop F…

Started by Thomas James in Luthier Talk

5 Sep 12, 2024
Reply by jeff nelson

Bolt-on Neck Conversion - Sawn right through the fretboard at Fret 14

This is my first post here, and I'm not a luthier.  I'm a songwriter with an Alvarez dreadnought in need of a neck reset.  An MD350, one st…

Started by Tom Burgess in Luthier Talk

11 Aug 17, 2024
Reply by Tom Burgess

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