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Yamaha FG-375S needs a new truss rod - any insight?

Pleased to present for your consideration. . . . . . . . . Also, I'm a hobbyist, not a professional repair person.    I just acquired a 1…

Started by John Yungbluth in Luthier Talk

24 Aug 26, 2017
Reply by David Burchfield

Fingerboards

I'm thrashing around trying to find a good alternative to Indian Rosewood for fingerboards. I bet I'm not alone in this! Does anyone have e…

Started by Mac McElwain in Luthier Talk

14 Aug 24, 2017
Reply by Mac McElwain

Frets with wide tang

A friend's guitar needs new frets in his very old jazz guitar. The old frets have a tang that measures 0,0275". The frets are without barbs…

Started by Bob Steinarsson in Luthier Talk

1 Aug 21, 2017
Reply by Murray MacLeod

Hofner Senator Neck Removal

Got this 50's Hofner archtop in which needs a neck reset. Anyone with previous experience have tips?

Started by Keith Somerville in Luthier Talk

6 Aug 15, 2017
Reply by Claus Holm Jensen

Need new tuners & knobs for Airline Bobcat

My customer has this old cutie, and I'm seeking new tuners & knobs. The 6(on a plate) tuners measure 4 9/16" from E to E string post. T…

Started by Dave Richard in Luthier Talk

9 Aug 14, 2017
Reply by Robbie Collins

Fret Buzz

Hi Guys I hope you can help? I have an ovation 6 string acoustic. All strings open there is no buzz individually fretted there is no buzz…

Started by Brian Hemming in Luthier Talk

21 Aug 13, 2017
Reply by Brian Hemming

Bridge and Saddle Measurement Differences

Regarding measuring for bridge/saddle placement: In kits, Martin recommends adding 1/10" to the scale length and placing the near (sound ho…

Started by Bill Cory in Luthier Talk

19 Aug 13, 2017
Reply by Roger Häggström

Another homemade nut file

I thought this needed more views than it has received. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwyQ8srzEz8

Started by Steve Williams in Luthier Talk

3 Aug 13, 2017
Reply by Murray MacLeod

Fender/Ernie ball Pin Router

My wife came across this posting on Facebook and I thought I would share. I do not know the person selling I just though the offer should b…

Started by Luke Single in Luthier Talk

5 Aug 7, 2017
Reply by Luke Single

Luthery? or Luthiery?

Hello everybody. I've been away a long, long time, but the nerve problem that stopped me from building three years ago has calmed down some…

Started by Bill Cory in Luthier Talk

10 Jul 31, 2017
Reply by charley erck

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