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Fender Vintage Noiseless Pickups Installation

I am installing a set of VN pickups into a Strat, but cannot distinguish the middle pickup from the neck pickup. The bridge pickup is disti…

Started by Mike Costelloe in Luthier Talk

Fret to Fret Distance ?

If I measure the middle of the 12th fret to middle of the 13th and come up with 23/32 on this old Granada does this calculate to a 251/4 sc…

Started by Rob in Luthier Talk

The Missing Measurment

On a D-18 Martin close to 1964 should someone own one in millimeters can you tell me the exact measurment on high -E from center slot to ce…

Started by Rob in Luthier Talk

Luthier tools in Brazil

I´m the first and the most serious luthier tools supplier in Brazil. I´m glad to share with you my catalog and I hope that all of yours pos…

Started by Miguel - Musictools in Metalworking, Machining, Tool & Fixture Making for Luthiers

Is there a Kay Guitar Serial Number database???

I have spent some time digging on the internet for a website that will give me serial number information on Kay guitars, but have not had a…

Started by Matt Haugen in Luthier Talk

Preparing a skin for a banjo head

Howdy folks, I've got a nice little tenor banjo from the 1920s that's a "when I get around to it" project - when I got it the original hid…

Started by Rob Mercure in Luthier Talk

Bridge on a beater question

Hello, I have a question regarding my old beater, a green El Degas that I think I payed $300cdn for in 1995. Obviously there is nearly no f…

Started by Chris Schryer in Luthier Talk

Ideal Saddle Height

If a Martin saddle was factory made to be 3/8" tall what percentage should clear the bridge? Would you split the height with the .225" slot…

Started by Rob in Luthier Talk

Finally got some help around the shop....

Started by Tom Krebs in Luthier Talk