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Advice wanted for Harmony Sovereign restoral

Hello. I acquired a project guitar that has suprisingly good tone and playability as-is, but still would like opinions regarding possible i…

Started by Frank Capo in Luthier Talk

34 Oct 30, 2009
Reply by Ned Knepp

Sources for ABG bridge pins?

Does anybody know of a source for acoustic bass guitar bridge pins? I've tried StewMac, Elderly, GraphTech and Allparts (well, at least to…

Started by Mike Kolb in Luthier Talk

8 Oct 30, 2009
Reply by Mike Kolb

Great mother of toilet seat!! Where do I find this stuff?

I am looking to buy some thin mother of pearl sheeting, but do not know where to go. I have checked with some companies that sell veneer (f…

Started by Matt Haugen in Luthier Talk

11 Oct 30, 2009
Reply by Rob Mercure

Curbow bass electronics problem

Help!! My Cort Curbow bass has developed a strange electronics problem. Its output has weakened so much I have to crank up the amps to thei…

Started by Alexander López in Luthier Talk

6 Oct 29, 2009
Reply by Rob Mercure

Static noises from new scratchplate .

Hi Guys , I have just installed new "F" custom shop pickups on a strat copy, using a new "M.O.T.S."scratchplate.The thing crackles and tick…

Started by Len Biglin in Luthier Talk

12 Oct 28, 2009
Reply by Russell Vance

Dreadnaught project / Back seam

The back strip on this 1970mahogany dreadnaught has separated from the back plate on one side by about .006". See pic attached. The strip t…

Started by Brian Farrell in Luthier Talk

5 Oct 27, 2009
Reply by David Houchens

Kerfing the Bridge

Kerfing the linings is meant to help the vibrations in the top.How much difference would kerfing the Rosewood bridge make?Keep the bone in…

Started by John Cadd in Luthier Talk

20 Oct 27, 2009
Reply by John Cadd

Little guitars

I just finished my first small (single 0) guitar. I was blown away by the tone and volume of this little guitar. I will be building more of…

Started by David Houchens in Luthier Talk

32 Oct 26, 2009
Reply by David Payne

Regal/Dobro Neck reset

I recently picked up a 30's vintage Regal/Dobro, Model 27 I think it's called. This wood-bodied resonator has a half-stick set up, with the…

Started by onewent in Luthier Talk

7 Oct 26, 2009
Reply by onewent

I found a Vega VDX-84 for LOW money this Is a Guitar not a Banjo

this plays grate needs a saddle and some lower the stings,I am know martin took over in 1970 I can't find info before or after. So the guys…

Started by Mark Naro in Luthier Talk

3 Oct 26, 2009
Reply by Rob Mercure

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