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Quoting for a unique job

Hi, all. I've a regular who has asked me to make a new custom bridge for his archtop. It's not something I've done before from scratch, so…

Started by Keith Somerville in Luthier Talk

2 Oct 15, 2016
Reply by LARRY KLOSE

Diagram of a Martin two piece neck joint?

I am trying to salvage a bungled (by me) Martin style slotted peghead neck.  I thought that perhaps a two piece neck would do it.  I've got…

Started by George Roberts in Luthier Talk

5 Oct 14, 2016
Reply by George Roberts

Regluing loose archtop reinforcement?

Just looked over an old Harmony Patrician archtop (per the customer, no name on it) to be restored to playing condition. Overall, the body…

Started by Bob Hensley in Luthier Talk

4 Oct 14, 2016
Reply by ron stanovich

Does any one know who made this?

This was my Christmas present in 2015 from Erindoors, a rather tired, battered and unloved specimen in need of a little TLC. Started get…

Started by Steve Bettesworth in Luthier Talk

5 Oct 14, 2016
Reply by ron stanovich

aluminum topped martin bridge reglue

According to Martin , they used locktite 332 with 7387 activator…Wondering if anybody has any idea of an alternative adhesive to use...

Started by thefishinmusician in Luthier Talk

0 Oct 13, 2016

Bridge pin slots of my guitar: are they an issue... or not?

Since two weeks I am the happy owner of a new Yamaha LL16 all solid wood acoustic guitar, personally chosen at my local store for great ton…

Started by Gerardo Piero Pavone in Luthier Talk

1 Oct 12, 2016
Reply by Mark McLean

Fretboard Dropoff When Refretting

I’m doing my first fret job on a Yamaha FG-260 12 string.  I reset the neck a few years ago and now am going to refret it and replace the n…

Started by TKW in Luthier Talk

5 Oct 8, 2016
Reply by Hesh Breakstone

Metal Martin with loose bridge .

This is a martin with aluminium top , the bridge keeps coming off , I think i used epoxy last time , what do you suggest ?

Started by Len Biglin in Luthier Talk

6 Oct 5, 2016
Reply by Len Biglin

Yamaha FG-260 and FG-12-300 neck joint question

Pleased to present for your consideration. . . . . . . . . I have a early 70's, Yamaha FG-260 12 string in my collection that is over due…

Started by John Yungbluth in Luthier Talk

9 Oct 4, 2016
Reply by John Yungbluth

what do luthiers do with their wood off cuts?

Hey folks. First posting here! -Thanks Frank for the forum! So- I'm a noob banjo and guitar player guy who has a background in violin (yes.…

Started by Kerri Duncan in Luthier Talk

5 Oct 2, 2016
Reply by Mike Kolb

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