FRETS.NET

Forum Discussions (4,424)

Discussions Replies Latest Activity

Ivory tuning pegs

Hello I need help finding ivory tuning pegs for a 1903 Martin. Anybody have a couple? Thanx

Started by David Drain in Luthier Talk

1 Jan 25, 2009
Reply by Bruce Herrmann

Wolf tone/dead note question?

Recently I've been noticing that when I play a "G" on the high "E" string that it sounds like it's quieter and maybe a little fuzzy compare…

Started by gordon in Luthier Talk

12 Jan 24, 2009
Reply by Bob Webster

Neck reset

I have an old Framus Texan 12 string with a bolt on neck. I need to reset the angle on this neck and am unsure how to do it. Do you just sh…

Started by Robert M. Cleworth Jr. in Luthier Talk

8 Jan 23, 2009
Reply by Ned Knepp

Upper bout sound holes vs standard sound hole

Some claim that moving the sound hole to the upper bout gives a larger area of the top for resonance. If this is so why are there so few lu…

Started by Richard Smith in Luthier Talk

7 Jan 22, 2009
Reply by Ron Frazier

Collings Fretboard Shaper

The Collings fretboard shaper looks just like the tool I want to use in my workshop. Please, if anyone out there has pictures or drawings o…

Started by Robert van der Linde in Luthier Talk

5 Jan 22, 2009
Reply by FRANK

ebony fingerboard dye

anyone ever put this stuff on rosewood? what happened? bad idea? good idea?

Started by northwestcurt in Luthier Talk

2 Jan 22, 2009
Reply by FRANK

A Twist in my customers Neck 70 fender ?

Today a customer who happened to have a 70s fender strat has really bad twist in the Neck I have seen this but don't do to much with it. I…

Started by FRANK in Luthier Talk

4 Jan 21, 2009
Reply by Russell Vance

stripped gibson truss rod nut

workin on a gibson with a stripped truss rod nut, any suggestions on gettin it off?

Started by Mark Dobbins in Luthier Talk

7 Jan 20, 2009
Reply by thefishinmusician

wore thru finish on larravee neck

Hi all, I have a really nice larravee i am working on, my customer has worn clear thru the finish on the back of the neck, i have sanded wt…

Started by Mark Dobbins in Luthier Talk

1 Jan 20, 2009
Reply by Jim Bancroft

Reinforcing a Truss Rod

I'm restoring my 1971 Martin D-35. I already replaced the 1/4" braces with 5/16" scalloped (due to too much bellying) and the large RW brid…

Started by Mike Mancini in Luthier Talk

10 Jan 20, 2009
Reply by Mike Mancini

RSS

© 2026   Created by Frank Ford.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service