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Bridge Plate Replacement QuestionsI am replacing the bridge plate of a late 50's ladder braced Gibson LG-1. The original is made of spruce and is 1/8 inch thick. I have a pi… Started by Matt Haugen |
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May 17, 2009 Reply by Nick Anthony |
Nitro finish crackingI completed a solid body electric guitar in December of last year. I noticed after five months old the finish is developing cracks ( one ju… Started by Ed Perkins |
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May 17, 2009 Reply by Russell Vance |
Martin OOCXAE bridge reglueHey guys! Just trying to get a few projects done on a sunday. I have a martin 6 String in here. The body is made of some kind of composite,… Started by Randy King |
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May 17, 2009 Reply by Randy King |
Bone or Tusq ??Hi The great "Bone or Tusq" debate rolls on and on and I would appreciate some advice. I have heard that Tusq is the better of the two when… Started by onemanband |
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May 16, 2009 Reply by onemanband |
laquer finish removalhey folks I have some questions regarding removal of a lacquer finish. i have an acoustic guitar built in the 70's that the top needs to be… Started by vince sauter |
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May 15, 2009 Reply by vince sauter |
Jimmy Page WiringHowdy, I am new here, and look forward to the experience. Has anyone ever re-wired a Les Paul JP style? There are a handful of circuits a… Started by Rick Gentry |
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May 14, 2009 Reply by Joshua Levin-Epstein |
Martin employee guitar without truss rod !Hi, I acquired a Martin guitar which was made by am employee. It's probably made quite recently. The only problem is that it wasn't finishe… Started by Playguitar |
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May 14, 2009 Reply by Russell Vance |
I was talking to a bass guitar builder today he was explaining to methat he uses the mandolin fret wire that it is much better for intonation i don't know personally but am asking if anyone has run acrossed… Started by FRANK |
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May 13, 2009 Reply by Paul Hostetter |
BRIDGE REMOVAL AND RE GLUEso I have like 3 or 4 different guitars i need to remove bridges on and so what clamps work best for your operation and where did you get y… Started by FRANK |
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May 13, 2009 Reply by FRANK |
Tapered Endpins vs. Strap ButtonsIs there any advantage to a tapered wooden endpin as opposed to just screwing a metal strap button into a solid endblock? My "good" guitar… Started by Brent Hutto |
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May 13, 2009 Reply by Rick Homan |
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