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Horrid repairs from Italy , with love!

Started by Kerry Krishna in Luthier Talk

CNC router experience?

Hello again, A fellow luthier has a patron that wants to set him up with a CNC router. Anybody had some experience using CNC at the small s…

Started by Brian Burns in Luthier Talk

Rickenbacher truss rods not functioning ( a first )...

1976 12 string..Pics below….Tighten the nuts , and the rods pull out…The aluminum block tilts , and after a bunch of turns , the nuts grind…

Started by thefishinmusician in Luthier Talk

Frank's razor blade scraper---a variation

Hello All, I'm constantly using Frank's trick for rolling up a burr on a razor blade. Another of Frank's contributions that deserves a "Lut…

Started by Brian Burns in Luthier Talk

is this a Tenor guitar ?

Hi Guys , I have what I think is a tenor guitar , looks pretty old , probably European as it was owned by an old Dutch guy . Scale is only…

Started by Len Biglin in Luthier Talk

Tool for adjusting saddle radius and height

Hello All, I have created a tool that quickly and accurately adjusts the height of an acoustic guitar saddle.  I have been using it in my s…

Started by Jamie Roadman in Metalworking, Machining, Tool & Fixture Making for Luthiers

Adjusting Waverly Tuners

I have a set of Waverly mandolin tuners on my main instrument.  The tuners are well installed, the posts are properly aligned with the gear…

Started by LARRY KLOSE in Luthier Talk

Traveler guitars - anybody have experience with them?

I teach guitar lessons and have to lug a guitar around a lot. I finally decided that it's getting to be too grueling having to carry my reg…

Started by Russell Holland in Luthier Talk

Charvel 625C with a Mystery finish applied over the top - removal options needed

Pleased to present for your consideration. . . . . . . . . Also, I'm a hobbyist, not a professional repair person.    Today I purchased a…

Started by John Yungbluth in Luthier Talk