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58 Ibanez Salvadore reset .

This is an early Ibanez archtop , with MOTS fretboard and headstock , has anyone had success with steaming a neck on these ?

Started by Len Biglin in Luthier Talk

2 Aug 27, 2018
Reply by Len Biglin

Machine sanding rosewood

Hello All, At age 78 I don't have the stamina that I had as younger man. I've been thinking that I ought to get a sanding machine of some s…

Started by Brian Burns in Luthier Talk

18 Aug 25, 2018
Reply by Brian Burns

Removing frets: technique

Recently, I've bought some new/replacement tools and occasionally the maker will include a little sheet or pamphlet about using the tool. O…

Started by Keith Somerville in Luthier Talk

1 Aug 22, 2018
Reply by Mike Kolb

CA glue for construction

I recently saw that a guitar manufacturer was using CA glue for the braces in the guitars. I had never heard of this and wanted to ask if a…

Started by Donnie Barbra in Luthier Talk

7 Aug 21, 2018
Reply by Walter W Wright

Bridge blank mockups

Hey all, I'm looking for a suitable wood to make some test bridges, mostly to gain experience but also to use as mockups.  I obviously don'…

Started by Bruce Erickson in Luthier Talk

3 Aug 20, 2018
Reply by Bruce Erickson

free "Double Bevel Sharpening" .pdf

Hello All, Thomas James' reply to another thread reminded me that I probably haven't mentioned the availability of my "Double Bevel Sharpen…

Started by Brian Burns in Luthier Talk

1 Aug 19, 2018
Reply by onewent

Guitar Repair Position Available In Portland

My shop in Pdx, OR is looking for another guitar repair person. We are a busy shop with three/four luthiers and need one more experienced r…

Started by Todd Mylet in Luthier Talk

0 Aug 12, 2018

Gibson MK72 neck reset

Hi all I have an MK72 on my bench needing a neck reset but it appears to have other issues that I don't really understand and thought that…

Started by Dave Sparrow in Luthier Talk

2 Aug 11, 2018
Reply by Dave Sparrow

PRS Prob

MY PRS PICK UPS TILT 

Started by joe butkins in Luthier Talk

4 Aug 10, 2018
Reply by joe butkins

Glue for torrefied tops

There seems to be some issues with glue joints on torrefied soundboards. I’m interested in recommendations based on experience for best typ…

Started by David Scheckman in Luthier Talk

2 Aug 6, 2018
Reply by Jelle van Tilburg

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