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Armstrong handmade PAF vs. Seymour Duncan PAF.

I recently acquired a Steve Andersen Vanguard Archtop (No. 366--2003).  An earlier owner installed a Seymour Duncan Humbucker w/gold cover…

Started by LARRY KLOSE in Luthier Talk

8 Dec 1, 2014
Reply by Paul Verticchio

Tips and tricks for lining up cracks.

I have a Larrivee on the bench right now that was dropped against a stool. There are a number of bad cracks in the back that I need to fix,…

Started by Ian Pender in Luthier Talk

7 Dec 1, 2014
Reply by Ian Pender

Sunburst Repair Help!

Can anyone guide me in the right direction on fixing this eyesore? I understand without refinishing the whole top it will always be visible…

Started by Kurt R in Luthier Talk

5 Dec 1, 2014
Reply by Kurt R

Some advice on glues for a large break?

Ok, i'm a hide glue and cianoacrylate guy. Use them all the time with the best results. But i think neither of these would make a good glue…

Started by Mario Cardenas in Luthier Talk

16 Nov 29, 2014
Reply by Mark Pollock

Bridge thickness on 1961 Martin, and modified thru-saddle

I am working on a '61 D-28(neck reset and new bridge). The original was shaved down to 1/4" thickness(with little saddle remaining, and hig…

Started by Dave Richard in Luthier Talk

7 Nov 26, 2014
Reply by Dave Richard

Power string winders

I feel like I'm doing enough restrings per day to justify getting one of these gizmos. Anyone have one that they really like? After some we…

Started by John White in Luthier Talk

17 Nov 25, 2014
Reply by John

Missing "A" note….

I have an instrument that sounds "dead" on "A" notes. No matter where on the fretboard you play an "A" note it's dead sounding compared to…

Started by James Durr in Luthier Talk

7 Nov 25, 2014
Reply by Kerry Krishna

Need ID -- is this a Dobson?

Came across this.... Need to know if it can be ID'd and be worth grabbing to restore--- Dave F

Started by Dave Fox in Luthier Talk

9 Nov 24, 2014
Reply by Dave Fox

7 String comet banjo

Just got the banjo and was wondering any ideas for a tail piece?  Looking for a template or pictures of a 7 string banjo.

Started by jerry mc hugh in Luthier Talk

12 Nov 24, 2014
Reply by jerry mc hugh

So.. where's my math error?

I expect to catch heat for being a mathematical idiot, but here goes:   Refretted a customer's electric with s/s frets. Ordered the frets (…

Started by Mike Kolb in Luthier Talk

44 Nov 23, 2014
Reply by Ned Knepp

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