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Dead strings/poor sustainI built a baritone uke and tuned to GCEA with the aquila strings for that tuning. The instrument has great balance and projection with str… Started by John McDonald in Luthier Talk |
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Sep 14, 2010 Reply by John McDonald |
Back ThicknessI have a curly Maple back, I would like to use for a size 5 unit. It's my understanding to be around .110 for thickness....but this piece i… Started by Michael Tulloch in Luthier Talk |
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Sep 14, 2010 Reply by Michael Tulloch |
60's kay BanjoI'm working on a 60's Kay 5 string banjo for a friend,I found you article most helpful,But the part about loosening the neck was'nt clear t… Started by Johnny R Rowland in Luthier Talk |
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Sep 14, 2010 Reply by Johnny R Rowland |
Stratocaster vs TelecasterHi all. I have been playing acoustic guitar for years, and now would like to try some electric. I have a cheap Strat copy that is OK at bes… Started by Arthur Sweeney in Luthier Talk |
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Sep 13, 2010 Reply by Doug T |
Here's a couple pics of my most recent Gourd BanjoThis is a gourd banjo that I finished earlier this week and delivered to the customer yesterday morning. Thought y'll might like to see it… Started by Dave Fox in Luthier Talk |
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Travis Bean Pickup - replacement?I have been working on assembling a Travis Bean TB1000. I hit a dead at pick ups. The last one I saw go on Ebay was $1500! I am looking fo… Started by Tom Krebs in Luthier Talk |
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Sep 12, 2010 Reply by Mac Walker |
Reoxidizing rosewoodI'm working on a 1986 D28 that had a large (fist size) hole knocked in the back. Somebody tried to put the pieces back together. A few smal… Started by David Houchens in Luthier Talk |
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Sep 10, 2010 Reply by Mac Walker |
Squier Frets = Poor Tone?Just got a Squier Telecaster to work on. Its an old 1998 model, and overall a good quality instrument. The fault is that the D and G string… Started by Barry Crump in Luthier Talk |
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Sep 8, 2010 Reply by Tom Krebs |
The missing link in restoring a Martin pegheadBack in the late 60's I practiced abalone inlay on the peghead of my 1956 00-18. Kindly remember it was only a 00-18 in those days. Someone… Started by Jonathan Conant in Luthier Talk |
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Sep 8, 2010 Reply by Rich Mulcahy |
Startocaster, bridge pickup problemA customer brought in a Mexican Fender Stratocaster with 1 volume and 2 tone controls The bridge pickup was not working in position 1, but… Started by Robert Bander in Luthier Talk |
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Sep 4, 2010 Reply by Paul Verticchio |
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