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"Sitar" sound on B string

 I have a used Taylor 814ce.  I love the instrument except for one thing.  The 'B' string (only the B string) has a sitar-ish like sound on…

Started by Lester in Luthier Talk

28 Sep 25, 2017
Reply by Roger Häggström

Ceiling mounted dust and fumes extractor arm

I just mounted an extractor arm above my bench connected to a duct fan blowing air through the wall. Turned out very nice, I can see most o…

Started by Roger Häggström in Luthier Talk

1 Sep 23, 2017
Reply by Glen H

Nut Materials??

Hi, Could any of you fine luthiers out there possibly post a guide to the frequency response parameters of the following four nut materials…

Started by Brian T. Williams in Luthier Talk

30 Sep 16, 2017
Reply by Mike Kolb

Help identifying the maker of this trez(?) guitar

Hi. I Recently acquired what I think is called a trez guitar. I’m hoping for some help identifying a possible maker and age of the guitar.…

Started by Chris Purple in Luthier Talk

5 Sep 14, 2017
Reply by Chris Purple

Parlor Guitar pondering... Is this what I think it is??

This old parlor guitar has all the characteristics of an old Stauffer/ Martin. Am I dreaming? Where is Greig Hutton when you need him!!!…

Started by Al TeMan in Luthier Talk

5 Sep 12, 2017
Reply by LARRY KLOSE

Need help dating my Washburn guitare

Hi there! I just acquired this turn of the century Whasburn guitar, There is a serial number but no model number visible. Old black and whi…

Started by Jeff Whalen in Luthier Talk

5 Sep 5, 2017
Reply by Jeff Whalen

Summit fret tang nippers. Anyone tried them?

I need some new tang nippers for jumbo wire. Anyone used the Summit ones from Jescar? 

Started by David Farmer in Luthier Talk

11 Sep 3, 2017
Reply by Robbie Collins

Any luthier's out there have any pointers for charango

Hi, i was hoping there are a few luthiers, that may have any pointers for me, for making a charango. Any spects or measurments, or advice ?…

Started by Steve in Luthier Talk

6 Aug 30, 2017
Reply by Markus Schmid

Age of Gibson Tenor Guitar

Once again I would like to tap into your pool of accumulated experience and knowledge to help me to identify the age of this Gibson Tenor a…

Started by Dave Yelverton in Luthier Talk

7 Aug 30, 2017
Reply by Dave Yelverton

Black Grain Filler

Can anyone tell me how to get a black color for a pore filler? The Stew-Mac water base ebony dries out to a shade of grey (not acceptable).…

Started by Allen L Wall in Luthier Talk

17 Aug 29, 2017
Reply by Allen L Wall

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