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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 TalkLatest Reply |
Searching the Forum. . .Took a little while, but the Search function has been restored - thanks for your patience! Started by Frank Ford in Luthier TalkLatest Reply |
Neck Re-Set GalleryHi 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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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 |
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yesterday Reply by Grant Groberg |
Dremel Routing Fret SlotsI 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 |
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on Wednesday 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 |
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on Monday Reply by onewent |
Takamine F400 bridge plate and brace issuesTakamine 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 |
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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 |
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Nov 18, 2024 Reply by Gert van der Does |
string spacing at the bridgeI'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 |
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Nov 12, 2024 Reply by Mik Neville |
Parrot ViseFYI. 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 |
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Sep 12, 2024 Reply by jeff nelson |
Substance holding MOP inlay in placeThis 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 |
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Aug 17, 2024 Reply by George Roberts |
Bolt-on Neck Conversion - Sawn right through the fretboard at Fret 14This 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 |
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Aug 17, 2024 Reply by Tom Burgess |
Who/what is the imprint on this Martin UKE?Can anyone tell me about the imprint on this Martin UKE head stock? Thanks in advance for any information. Started by Dave Hanna in Luthier Talk |
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Jul 30, 2024 Reply by Mark McLean |
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