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Nitrocellulose LacquerHello Everyone, Q. Does anyone know what Brand of Nitrocellulose Martin Guitar use? I want to do some touch up on the top of an OMCPA 1 Plu… Started by Steve Burch in Luthier Talk |
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Jun 18, 2016 Reply by Steve Burch |
Reattaching Gibson Mandolin BackI have a 1918-or-so Gibson A-style mandolin in my shop. It's in relatively good shape aside from one major issue: the back was being held o… Started by Chad Gerbe in Luthier Talk |
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Jun 17, 2016 Reply by Chad Gerbe |
Rare Aria Pro 2 PE185 Herb EllisGreetings All, I finished this a few weeks ago & thought u might like some pix. Thanks for help, advice. Binding Glue: after much res… Started by Dean Sibley in Luthier Talk |
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Jun 13, 2016 Reply by Dean Sibley |
Get well soon, FrankI only today spotted this post by Frank Ford on the UMGF, dated 05/26/16 .... the relevant excerpt is as follows "Right now, I'm yearning t… Started by Murray MacLeod in Luthier Talk |
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Jun 12, 2016 Reply by James West |
Slip the blockHey all… I've been enjoying hearing everyone's opinions of and methods of bridge shaving and wanted to collect some current thoughts on sli… Started by John White in Luthier Talk |
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Jun 11, 2016 Reply by Joe Stodddard |
Help..Neck Straighten and shim on National guitarHi all. I have a question..has anyone heard of a way that a super strong but super thin material ( ebony) that can be used as both a shim… Started by danny mangold in Luthier Talk |
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Jun 11, 2016 Reply by danny mangold |
Black Buffalo Horn Nut, good or bad?Gentlemen I am seeking some hands on experience and some opinions concerning Black Buffalo Horn Nut. I have a customer who thinks he wants… Started by Russell Kingery in Luthier Talk |
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Jun 8, 2016 Reply by Russell Kingery |
Measuring relief with string vs. straightedgeBefore I bought a notched straightedge, I was measuring neck relief using the string (with a capo on the first fret, and I would press down… Started by Russell Holland in Luthier Talk |
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Jun 3, 2016 Reply by Christopher Parker |
frankwishing you the best frank!! Started by peter meyer in Luthier Talk |
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Jun 1, 2016 Reply by Lee Gendvilas |
Truss Rod issue?Hi, Picked this SG Special and noticed two bumps on the 16th and 18th frets that are slightly raised. They look like possibly a truss rod p… Started by Christopher Stevens in Luthier Talk |
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May 26, 2016 Reply by Joshua Levin-Epstein |
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