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More spalted mapleI did a little digging on this subject. There was worry about bending spalted maple sides. I haven't gotten that far and might end up just… Started by David Houchens in Luthier Talk |
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Apr 25, 2011 Reply by Donald A. Fortune |
Martin D-35 re-fretAs some of you may know, I'm restoring a D-35 at the moment. It was pretty "road-worn" as I started, and had suffered at the hands of assor… Started by Grahame Myers in Luthier Talk |
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Apr 24, 2011 Reply by Paul Verticchio |
Electronic switch hum questionA customer decided he wanted to use a wall switch for an off/on switch....I was told it would work..( Me and electric stuff do not get alon… Started by thefishinmusician in Luthier Talk |
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Apr 23, 2011 Reply by RETROROD |
1957 Gibson J-45 RestorationHey Guys, I have a customer who's brought in a 1957 Gibson J-45 with extensive damage. He's wanting to have it restored. I took some pictur… Started by Jeff Perkins in Luthier Talk |
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Apr 23, 2011 Reply by Jim Bancroft |
Saying goodbye to an Old Nightmare...Time for some Spring cleaning in the shop and I decided to toss some old mementos that, while interesting, just gather dust and get in th… Started by Mike Kolb in Luthier Talk |
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Apr 20, 2011 Reply by RETROROD |
Fixing Archtop CracksI posted some photos of some cracks in the top of a Gibson L-4 on March 3, 2011. Anyway, the cracks closed up but I am wondering what is t… Started by Steve Bee in Luthier Talk |
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Apr 20, 2011 Reply by Steve Bee |
Dry Guitars - Moisture Content Meters & Case HumidifiersAnyone in the repair world use a digital moisture content meter to gauge the dryness of a guitar? Obviously guitars show you when they're d… Started by Steve Baker in Luthier Talk |
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Apr 19, 2011 Reply by Gary Fried |
1890-1896 Ricci bowlback mandolin restoration.Just looking for some feedback on whom out there would be best qualified to do a restoration on an antique mandolin of this sort and how I… Started by R.J. Fulton in Luthier Talk |
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Apr 17, 2011 Reply by R.J. Fulton |
Frog tape-amazing masking tape with no bleeding underJust thought I'd mention a new product I found, at least new to me. Its called 'Frog Tape'. Any Canadian forum members are probably already… Started by Rory in Luthier Talk |
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Apr 16, 2011 Reply by Ned Knepp |
Malaysian BlackwoodI just read the discussion about Gluing Blackwood. I have just purchased a set of Malaysian blackwood from Allied Lutherie. I had wondere… Started by David Houchens in Luthier Talk |
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Apr 12, 2011 Reply by Len Biglin |
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