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Extra-long binding for Acoustic Bass Guitar

I'm building an acoustic bass guitar.  I need to find extra-long binding for it.  What I need is 68" ... I can't find it anywhere.  If this…

Started by Brad Elbein in Luthier Talk

3 Nov 11, 2014
Reply by Mike Kolb

Electric re-finisher needed

Hi all, I have a customer who's dog used his Padulla base for a chew toy. Solid metallic finishes are outside my range but I'd like to help…

Started by David Farmer in Luthier Talk

5 Nov 11, 2014
Reply by Thomas James

Another broken mandolin neck joint

Hey everyone! Looking for a little advice. I have a modestly priced mandolin on the bench. The doweled butt joint let go, but the tongue is…

Started by Martin Bell in Luthier Talk

1 Nov 10, 2014
Reply by Scott Supak

Thickness of pearl inlays

I have an old Gibson Melody Maker with some deep divots in the fretboard.I have measured the deepest to be 0,44 mm (0,0175"). I know the Fr…

Started by Bob Steinarsson in Luthier Talk

2 Nov 8, 2014
Reply by Alex Glasser

Match a finish

I need some sage advice people! I am repairing a 2007 Les Paul Studio. Some body broke the head off at the angle with the neck. It has glue…

Started by Mac McElwain in Luthier Talk

16 Nov 5, 2014
Reply by Ned Knepp

Unknown Gibson Flattop

I'm resetting the neck on this Gibson guitar. It has an un-common dovetail joint neck. There is a sticker inside that says J-4, and that is…

Started by jbbancroft in Luthier Talk

7 Nov 4, 2014
Reply by jbbancroft

Green felt, why?

This may be a rookie question, but we all have to start somewhere. I have a turn of the last century guitar which is a little beaten up and…

Started by Steve Bettesworth in Luthier Talk

5 Nov 3, 2014
Reply by LARRY KLOSE

Fender Squire P Bass Broken neck

Hi all. I purchased a cheapo Squire P bass with a broken neck. Based on what I see, I am in need of a really good gap filling epoxy. I beli…

Started by Matt Haugen in Luthier Talk

6 Nov 1, 2014
Reply by Russell Vance

Pickguard removal/re-install

Hi all. I've got an Alvarez dreadnought (made in Japan) that has a crack under the pickguard. I want to remove the pickguard to glue and cl…

Started by MarkinCO in Luthier Talk

5 Oct 28, 2014
Reply by Kerry Krishna

Tronical Tuners - Anyone have Experience?

I just did a pro setup on a Strat with Tronical automatic tuners. In the end, I had problems with tuning accuracy and stability - after sel…

Started by Robbie Collins in Luthier Talk

12 Oct 26, 2014
Reply by J R Emmett

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