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Difficulty with drop fills

I recently tried the drop fill technique on a couple finish scratches on my guitar, after the superglue was applied and had dried there was…

Started by david ericson in Luthier Talk

6 Aug 17, 2015
Reply by david ericson

Frank Gay biography

"Prairie Bohemian: Frank Gay's Life in Music" is a new book, hot off the press with many old photographs. Check it out! http://www.uap.ual

Started by UAPress in Luthier Talk

6 Aug 17, 2015
Reply by UAPress

Flat Radius = Flat Saddle? Classical Setup

Hey everyone, EDIT: I started this thread asking about nuts for classical guitars but I now need some more general setup advice. I'm sett…

Started by Pete Andreev in Luthier Talk

3 Aug 16, 2015
Reply by Greg Mirken

Crack at Neck and Headstock join repair strength

Hi,     I was hoping someone may give me some advice. I am considering buying a used Larrivee acoustic guitar. It has had a crack repaired…

Started by Paul Said in Luthier Talk

5 Aug 15, 2015
Reply by Howard Klepper

Makings Bends Possible: Flatten Fret Radius??

I have a '62 Road Worn Strat that I really love. I'm setting it up after having it on a stand for a few months and I'm having an issue. The…

Started by Pete Andreev in Luthier Talk

13 Aug 14, 2015
Reply by Hesh Breakstone

Ibanez tech rep

I've got a 2002 Ibanez SR type 5 string bass in for electrics replacement. The controls were fried( someone let the smoke out) the owner br…

Started by Peter Laine in Luthier Talk

1 Aug 12, 2015
Reply by Demetry Merkuloff

KTM-9 discontinued... now what?

I have been using KTM-9 waterbased lacquer on my guitars with good success, but I see now that due to a fire at the factory it is no longer…

Started by Doug Collins in Luthier Talk

1 Aug 11, 2015
Reply by Mark Fogleman

Epiphone FT147 Neck reset

I have a 1972 Epiphone FT147, dreadnought flat-top, MIJ (probably by FujiGen) which needs a neck reset. Couldn’t find anything on the net t…

Started by Ian Barker in Luthier Talk

12 Aug 11, 2015
Reply by Ian Barker

$40 Vintage Suzuki No 7 Repair

Hi All,           I'II like to have a go at repairing this beat up early 60's acoustic guitar I purchased a while back but require some adv…

Started by Paul Said in Luthier Talk

3 Aug 9, 2015
Reply by Paul Said

Strat truss rod does nothing

Well, I exaggerate, but it in no way is doing a good job of taking the significant bow out of this neck. Looking for cost-effective options…

Started by Keith Somerville in Luthier Talk

9 Aug 9, 2015
Reply by Mike Kolb

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