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Cleaning surface for double stick velco

Hi folks!    I have a Gibson Songwriter I'm regluing the battery "pack" on.  It mounts on the neck block.   What should I use to clean the…

Started by Wayne Walker in Luthier Talk

5 Aug 6, 2015
Reply by Mark Fogleman

Martin LXM Bridge Reglue

Hey Everyone! I have a little Martin LXM that needs a bridge reglue. I'm wondering what adhesive should be used for the job. The top is mad…

Started by Rob Sutton in Luthier Talk

2 Aug 4, 2015
Reply by Rob Sutton

Looking for opinions/info about my mystery archtop...

Picked this up recently in my travels, and was hoping I could get some information/opinions from you knowledgeable folks about it.  It didn…

Started by Matt Smith in Luthier Talk

5 Aug 3, 2015
Reply by Kerry Krishna

Nomex

Hallo  everybody, I'm on mi way to start a guitar with Nomex in the sound board, the problem is that I am allergic to epoxi, so I was think…

Started by Alberto Bonafini in Luthier Talk

5 Aug 3, 2015
Reply by Alberto Bonafini

Is torrified wood worth trying?

Does anyone have any experience with torrified wood?  I was dubious when I first saw it in the StewMac catalog.  Then I noticed that Martin…

Started by Jonathan Conant in Luthier Talk

11 Aug 2, 2015
Reply by Jonathan Conant

Mold/Mildew Inside An Archtop Guitar? Cure/Erradication

Frank and friends, Just got a very nice condition Archtop guitar on Ebay. However, the case smelt  a little musty, so I got an inspection m…

Started by Ron Buck in Luthier Talk

1 Aug 2, 2015
Reply by Mark Fogleman

Gibson Chet Atkins CE 1986 that hums!

Hi,   I've checked all the solder connections and they are fine. It seems the pre-amp is compromised. The owner wants to keep the original…

Started by Scott Wackerman in Luthier Talk

30 Jul 30, 2015
Reply by Roy Martin German, Jr.

Newbie luthier

Hello woodworkers, musicians, luthiers, and the like.My name is Chris, and I'm an aspiring luthier. I've always loved music and guitars, bu…

Started by Christopher Laverty in Luthier Talk

12 Jul 30, 2015
Reply by Hesh Breakstone

End-pin Jack Installation Puzzle....

So a customer brought me his 1970 D28 and his fresh in-the-box K&K pickup for an installation.  It should be relatively easy, but noooo…

Started by Mike Kolb in Luthier Talk

27 Jul 28, 2015
Reply by Paul Verticchio

Cracked Headstock opened up

I purchased a yamaha fg730s a year ago...it had a cracked headstock that was glued and clamped with Titebond.  Its a great knock around gui…

Started by Alan Cangemi in Luthier Talk

9 Jul 28, 2015
Reply by Howard Klepper

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