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Calculating load handling for graphite/spruce laminated strutsI'm in the design phase on a custom project for a customer. It will be an electric version of his acoustic harp guitar. For the purpose o… Started by Chris Sisson in Luthier Talk |
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Jan 29, 2016 Reply by Russell Vance |
Martin HD-28 Peghead fracture inquiry.Hello all! Once again, I have a repair to pick the "collective" brain about. It is a crazy peghead split on a Martin HD28. I think it fell… Started by RETROROD in Luthier Talk |
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Jan 29, 2016 Reply by Glen H |
'STANFORD/FURCH' belly problemEvidently,alot of Furch-bilt 'D's suffer from the top belly syndrome and I've read that too-thin bracing is a probable cause? My question… Started by keith angus in Luthier Talk |
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Bone nut discolorationThis is the first nut I've ever attempted. When I cut the blank to length, I noticed this discoloration. I thought that since I used a powe… Started by Michael S. Fields in Luthier Talk |
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Jan 24, 2016 Reply by Michael S. Fields |
12 string Sigma with bellied topHello I live in Bucharest, Romania. I am not a luthier, I just like to use tools and make things with my own hands. I have read Mr. Ford… Started by Eugen C in Luthier Talk |
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Jan 24, 2016 Reply by Andrew |
The infernal rattling!Have you ever had a guitar that was buzzing/rattling, and just couldn't find it? I've had 2 or 3 acoustics across my bench where I just cou… Started by Martin Bell in Luthier Talk |
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Jan 20, 2016 Reply by Martin Bell |
1900 parlor Washburn, restore or improve?Now that I've rebuilt the top, I find that it's pretty darn stiff. I won't get much in the way of bass with it like this. I don't think it… Started by Barbara Millikan in Luthier Talk |
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Jan 19, 2016 Reply by Demetry Merkuloff |
Working with Cardinal LuthierLac and it's vinyl sealer for the first time.I have a classical guitar body I just filled the grain on, and I want to seal it with the cardinal Vinyl sealer. To protect it mainly, as I… Started by Michael Tulloch in Luthier Talk |
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Jan 18, 2016 Reply by Michael Tulloch |
Guild B50 Intonation Fix - Ebony Saddle InsertsWell, being brand-new here I thought I'd contribute some content before picking y'all's brains about other stuff. One of the most prized ba… Started by Ben Williams in Luthier Talk |
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Jan 17, 2016 Reply by Andrew |
Gibson Firebird with fret buzzHi guys , I have here a newish (unplayed) firebird , the frets buzz even with big neck relief and hi action , I seem to recall seeing this… Started by Len Biglin in Luthier Talk |
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Jan 17, 2016 Reply by Swamp Caster |
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