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At what point do you replace a vintage back ?

I have a total rstoration on the bench..A 40's script Gibson...Neck re-set / refret bridge / bridge plate , etc....All the back braces need…

Started by thefishinmusician

4 Feb 7, 2022
Reply by Taffy Evans

Bridge height on accoustic

I have a Gibson Songbird that is in because of the neck angle...This one is the opposite of most reset problems , so the saddle is too tall…

Started by thefishinmusician

6 Feb 3, 2022
Reply by jbbancroft

Turning an innie into an outie

A customer brought in an X series Martin dreadnaught that seems like it had never been humidified at all.  I'm shocked that the top hasn't…

Started by Eric Gleason

2 Feb 1, 2022
Reply by Eric Gleason

Luthier tools in Star Wars Universe

Seemed to be the only one in the room on Thursday night who raised an eyebrow during this scene in the latest episode of 'Book of Boba Fett…

Started by Mark

2 Feb 1, 2022
Reply by Eric Gleason

Saddle Intonation - Yet another thing I recently learned from TWoodford Videos

Hi In a recent posting here about heat stick alternatives for neck removal (my pair of foam cutting wands are enroute from Asia as we speak…

Started by Mark

2 Jan 31, 2022
Reply by Len Biglin

Yet another (seems unique): 2nd fret only D-String buzz....

I am new to this forum, and joined hoping to solve this problem and learn more about everything/anything in the process.  Before I begin, I…

Started by Ernie Piper

4 Jan 14, 2022
Reply by Ernie Piper

Martin bolt-on with no bolt .

Hi guys happy new year , I have a Martin on the bench with very high action , its a GPCPA4 . When i pulled off the cover plate (crooked) th…

Started by Len Biglin

3 Jan 11, 2022
Reply by Len Biglin

Truss nut replacement for 80s Sigma DT-4 (Korean)

Hi Hoping someone here might be able to help. Recently acquired a Made in Korea Sigma acoustic. 5mm truss nut is nearly rounded in the sock…

Started by Mark

13 Jan 6, 2022
Reply by Taffy Evans

Acoustic guitar from a termite and mold infested house?

Our family inherited an old acoustic guitar from a house with bad termite and mold infestations. There’s no evidence of either affecting th…

Started by JureB

1 Jan 1, 2022
Reply by Chris Vallillo

Guild F47RCE reset.

A Guild cutaway reset , so far it has been straight forward . Just have to cut through lacquer over seams.

Started by Len Biglin

1 Dec 31, 2021
Reply by Greg Mirken

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