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The last of the fret filing jigs. . .

A few weeks ago I was doing a bit of shop cleanup, and ran into the last bunch of the fret tang filing jigs I'd made for sale at LMI.   The…

Started by Frank Ford in Luthier Talk

6 Jul 31, 2017
Reply by Keith Somerville

B-Band A3T tuner/Preamp drains the 9V battery overnight

Pleased to present for your consideration. . . . . . . . . Also, I'm a hobbyist, not a professional repair person.    One of my guitars c…

Started by John Yungbluth in Luthier Talk

7 Jul 31, 2017
Reply by J R Emmett

Two Vintage Gibson Oddities in One Day

Pulled two Kalamazoo (Gibson) necks this morning and each was an oddball, first-timer for me, although I'd heard of both. First was a '36 H…

Started by onewent in Luthier Talk

3 Jul 27, 2017
Reply by onewent

Bridge repair on Freshman acoustic - advice appreciated!

Hi all, I'm a recently trained luthier ( just completed Masters course at Galloup school) based in the UK. Just got a job to re glue a brid…

Started by Andrew Hann in Luthier Talk

7 Jul 26, 2017
Reply by Andrew Hann

Taylor T5 help please.

Hi, I have a Taylor T5z-12string "classic", 10 months old and would really appreciate some help please. Although this in still under warran…

Started by Brian T. Williams in Luthier Talk

2 Jul 24, 2017
Reply by Brian T. Williams

Bill Collings 1948-2017

Sorry to hear of his passing.... a true originator and a fine craftsman.  

Started by Mike Kolb in Luthier Talk

5 Jul 21, 2017
Reply by Frank SIlano

QUALITY BENCHTOP SWING LAMP???

Can anyone recommend a quality swing top bench lamp? Is there such a thing anymore?? Every time I see one on Amazon or ebay there are compl…

Started by Mark in Luthier Talk

11 Jul 21, 2017
Reply by Frank SIlano

Vacuum Bridge Clamp

Are these any good?Pros and cons? Thanks. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kagNBrD061Q

Started by Mark in Luthier Talk

11 Jul 21, 2017
Reply by Hesh Breakstone

Vintage Barcus Berry Adhesive

Re-mount an old BB pickup circa 70's. What was the original, or a well working, adhesive solution? It the little rectangular block model. T…

Started by Thomas James in Luthier Talk

9 Jul 13, 2017
Reply by Thomas James

Washburn saddle transducer glued in?

Anyone come across this? Called Washburn but, "tech guy is on vacation". (sounds nice)

Started by David Farmer in Luthier Talk

5 Jul 12, 2017
Reply by Claus Holm Jensen

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