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build advice

hey guys me again, Build planning is coming together slowly but surely and I'm just starting to get all the parts together for the actual…

Started by Ryan Holmes in Luthier Talk

3 Jun 17, 2015
Reply by Ryan Holmes

Gibson Harp Guitar - tricky wee problem

Hi all,  I'm really hoping someone has come across this problem, found an elegant solution and is happy to tell me :-) One of my regular cu…

Started by MrGlyn in Luthier Talk

6 Jun 15, 2015
Reply by MrGlyn

Matte Shellac Finish?

I'm doing a touch up using stick shellac to fill some dings in a mahogany top. It looks good, but the original finish is matte and, try as…

Started by Keith Somerville in Luthier Talk

3 Jun 12, 2015
Reply by Keith Somerville

1910 Comet Banjo Neck adjustment.

Here is an old banjo that I'm trying to lower the action on. This little guy has a dowel through the neck. with a small wood wedge to secur…

Started by Eric Sisterhen in Luthier Talk

14 Jun 8, 2015
Reply by Eric Sisterhen

Taylor T5 Electronics Issue

Hi, I have done a "search" regarding my issue but alas no result, so I am hoping someone can help me please. I am a player, not a luthier,…

Started by Brian T. Williams in Luthier Talk

5 Jun 8, 2015
Reply by Brian T. Williams

Nitro Finish Crackling Under the Clear Coat????

I've never had this problem before guys. I sprayed the color coat of nitro and let it dry for a day. Then I came back the next day and spra…

Started by Jeff Perkins in Luthier Talk

11 Jun 8, 2015
Reply by Jeff Perkins

Aspen AD 28 Neck Joint. Anyone re-set one of these?

A cheap guitar, but has sentimental value to the owner.  Anyone know what type of glue and/or joint used here before I dig into it?  Thanks…

Started by Tom Krebs in Luthier Talk

8 Jun 5, 2015
Reply by Alexander Allgood

What kind of saddle should use with a piezo pickup

I have a Martin OM with an under-the-saddle pickup (as well as a mic in the body).  I am replacing the saddle, which appears to be Micarta…

Started by Gordon Scott in Luthier Talk

3 Jun 4, 2015
Reply by Mark A. Kane

Replacement tuner buttons for Fender mandocaster?

I have a '57 here with a crumbled button. It seems that the undersize buttons are not available as replacements....but does anyone know of…

Started by Dave Richard in Luthier Talk

2 Jun 3, 2015
Reply by Dave Richard

First bass build advice

Hey guys im new to Frets.net so not sure how everything works so i do apologise if this has been answered before. Anyway i am planning on b…

Started by Ryan Holmes in Luthier Talk

5 Jun 1, 2015
Reply by Andrew

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