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I need some sage advice people! I am repairing a 2007 Les Paul Studio. Some body broke the head off at the angle with the neck. It has glue…

Started by Mac McElwain in Luthier Talk

16 Nov 5, 2014
Reply by Ned Knepp

Unknown Gibson Flattop

I'm resetting the neck on this Gibson guitar. It has an un-common dovetail joint neck. There is a sticker inside that says J-4, and that is…

Started by jbbancroft in Luthier Talk

7 Nov 4, 2014
Reply by jbbancroft

Green felt, why?

This may be a rookie question, but we all have to start somewhere. I have a turn of the last century guitar which is a little beaten up and…

Started by Steve Bettesworth in Luthier Talk

5 Nov 3, 2014
Reply by LARRY KLOSE

Fender Squire P Bass Broken neck

Hi all. I purchased a cheapo Squire P bass with a broken neck. Based on what I see, I am in need of a really good gap filling epoxy. I beli…

Started by Matt Haugen in Luthier Talk

6 Nov 1, 2014
Reply by Russell Vance

Pickguard removal/re-install

Hi all. I've got an Alvarez dreadnought (made in Japan) that has a crack under the pickguard. I want to remove the pickguard to glue and cl…

Started by MarkinCO in Luthier Talk

5 Oct 28, 2014
Reply by Kerry Krishna

Tronical Tuners - Anyone have Experience?

I just did a pro setup on a Strat with Tronical automatic tuners. In the end, I had problems with tuning accuracy and stability - after sel…

Started by Robbie Collins in Luthier Talk

12 Oct 26, 2014
Reply by J R Emmett

What is the sticky liquid that settles around old celluloid ?

We all know that old celluloid can decompose , and it tends to take out metal parts nearby . I have an old Gretsch duo jet in for work with…

Started by Len Biglin in Luthier Talk

9 Oct 25, 2014
Reply by Len Biglin

Method for Pinning Archtop Bridge

Is there a straight forward method for marking and drilling holes on the soundboard and bridge bottom of an archtop bridge? Also, can you g…

Started by Robbie Collins in Luthier Talk

9 Oct 23, 2014
Reply by Ian Pender

How do you remove a glued in endpin jack on a vintage mandolin?

Howdy, I was wondering what might be the best way to go about removing a glued in pick up jack from a 1912 Gibson A mandolin?  Drilling it…

Started by Ryan Matzen in Luthier Talk

13 Oct 23, 2014
Reply by Robbie Collins

Neck/Action reset on a 1923 Washburn Style A banjo

I have a 1923 Washburn Style A Tenor banjo. The playing action is too high even with a 1/2" bridge. Everything about the neck assembly indi…

Started by Jerry Ryan in Luthier Talk

5 Oct 22, 2014
Reply by Ron Ellison

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