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69 N-20- Classical internal pictures

Trying to replace missing top on one so need some good digital pictures from inside a N-20.Hoping someone has some pictures they can post a…

Started by Rob in Luthier Talk

3 Oct 30, 2015
Reply by Thomas James

Question about neck angle on Taylor Big Baby

Hi ! I have a new Taylor Big Baby. The action is OK (3.5/32 inch low E and 2.5/32inch high E) but I noticed that the saddle has been cut a…

Started by Gerardo Pavone in Luthier Talk

7 Oct 30, 2015
Reply by Hesh Breakstone

Is it ok to use the truss rod to lower action?

I have read on guitar forums both yes and no. Some say it is ok to make minor neck adjustments with the truss rod to lower action, while ot…

Started by Arthur Sweeney in Luthier Talk

5 Oct 30, 2015
Reply by Hesh Breakstone

Vintage Washburn Neck re-set issue

Hi Folks, I've been focussing recently on restoring turn of the century Washburn Parlor guitars.  I just completed a long on going project,…

Started by Chris Vallillo in Luthier Talk

4 Oct 27, 2015
Reply by Chris Vallillo

Vintage Tuning Machines

I'm working on a customer's turn-of-of-the-20th century guitar. It's not labeled, but it is stamped on the back of the slotted peghead with…

Started by Glenn Freese in Luthier Talk

7 Oct 24, 2015
Reply by Glenn Freese

Can anyone help me diagnose this sound?

Hi folks - I've had this sound on a couple acoustics i've owned, and it's a deal killer. Any ideas what causes it and anything that can be…

Started by Rob sutherland in Luthier Talk

4 Oct 24, 2015
Reply by J R Emmett

Archtop pickup question

I am just finishing up an archtop guitar that is a bit of an experiment, and am thinking of what kind of pickup would best suit it.  The gu…

Started by Brian Evans in Luthier Talk

1 Oct 24, 2015
Reply by Brian Evans

Cuatro bridge question

I'm working on a Puerto Rican quatro for a customer, doing a refret and getting it all set up, and the bridge is baffling me. Instead of be…

Started by Ian Pender in Luthier Talk

9 Oct 24, 2015
Reply by Brian Evans

Playability of a late 50's Stella Harmony acoustic

Hi,      I purchased a Stella Harmony a number of years ago and was attracted by their woody/box sound especially when tuned to open chords…

Started by Paul Said in Luthier Talk

10 Oct 24, 2015
Reply by Paul Said

I need a Frank's crank for the power age!

Alas, I see tubo tuners are no longer available.  If you ever are in the mood Frank, I sorly need a couple of winders but it's 2,000 rpm in…

Started by David Farmer in Luthier Talk

2 Oct 23, 2015
Reply by Hesh Breakstone

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