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Collings Tech: Carbon fibre T-bar for Waterloo

 I am looking for the new T-bar material, and can't find it. Any ideas who is manufacturing it?

Started by Kerry Krishna in Luthier Talk

8 Mar 16, 2016
Reply by Andrew

Gibson Tenor Info?

I have a regular customer who recently got into Gibson tenor guitars and has acquired several, mostly from the '30s. I know I'll be dealing…

Started by Scott Supak in Luthier Talk

3 Mar 15, 2016
Reply by Scott Supak

Regal banjo cupping mots fingerboard

I have an older Regal banjo with a mots fingerboard that is starting to cup. Upon initial inspection, it appears that the fingerboard is ma…

Started by Ian Pender in Luthier Talk

2 Mar 14, 2016
Reply by Kerry Krishna

Top mounted pickup info

I'm considering replacing a top mounted pickup on my archtop and am wondering where  are diagrams or illustrations on what I will encounter…

Started by LARRY KLOSE in Luthier Talk

6 Mar 11, 2016
Reply by LARRY KLOSE

issues with 1993 Gibson Gospel

I have this guitar in for evaluation and possible repair.  It has a host of issues, I need input on two or three. - The truss rod does not…

Started by Dave Richard in Luthier Talk

2 Mar 11, 2016
Reply by Dave Richard

Glue/sawdust filler

As an anitique restorer I have been aware for many years of this for repair. But tests done early in my career showed a week result which f…

Started by Dean Sibley in Luthier Talk

5 Mar 10, 2016
Reply by onewent

Pickup location aspect ratios?

I came across this while browsing: "Steve, I too have had a similar experience and agree location is critical in getting the best sound.…

Started by Andrew in Luthier Talk

5 Mar 9, 2016
Reply by Brian Evans

Help in ID of this acoustic guitar..

Picked this acoustic up for the nice 60's style case, now curious as to what brand the guitar may be.. After looking at thousands of pics o…

Started by Glen Choitz in Luthier Talk

4 Mar 8, 2016
Reply by Glen Choitz

Vintage Parlor Guitar

Hi guys first post here, trying to identify my grandpas parlor guitar. I know it's an Oliver Ditson from I think around 1916-1930. There's…

Started by Ian Kremen in Luthier Talk

35 Mar 7, 2016
Reply by onewent

Pro 2 progress & questions.

Hi Guys,  well the top glued down perfectly. I have cleaned up a lot of the lacquer & currently bending new bindings. This guitar has n…

Started by Dean Sibley in Luthier Talk

4 Mar 6, 2016
Reply by Dean Sibley

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