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Dressing w/ a Zero Fret

Hey everyone. I recently worked on an instrument with a Zero Fret. I was wondering about others approaches to these. I removed the Zero and…

Started by David Edward Helmer in Luthier Talk

25 Sep 10, 2015
Reply by James O'Rear

Winding the strings with an electric screwdriver?

I have recently worked with a guitarist who plays in a band that tours a lot. Now he claims that he breaks more strings when I change them,…

Started by tadej bratkovic in Luthier Talk

18 Sep 8, 2015
Reply by Ned Knepp

Matte finishes

Has anybody got experience spraying matte finishes from a gun. I'm looking for a manufacturing perspective.

Started by John in Luthier Talk

5 Sep 7, 2015
Reply by Russell Vance

Old exploding planet waves humidifier pack…What IS that stuff ?

Got an LGO that had one of those re-called planet waves humidifier packages explode inside it…It leached through the wood at the end block…

Started by thefishinmusician in Luthier Talk

3 Sep 6, 2015
Reply by thefishinmusician

Acoustic guitar top, strange crack

Hello everybody! it's my first post in this great community! I've been reading lots of discussions and i've learned a lot! Im guitar and 1…

Started by Gas in Luthier Talk

5 Sep 5, 2015
Reply by Gas

Steinberger Tuner / Machine Head Source

These machine heads seem to have dropped off the market. Looking for a source. They're even scarce on eBay. Thanks, Tom

Started by Thomas James in Luthier Talk

2 Sep 3, 2015
Reply by Thomas James

semi-hemispherical fret ends

Looking for your thoughts about semi-hemispherical fret ends for 5 string banjo. I have a friend who is thinking about having a refret done…

Started by Lee Gendvilas in Luthier Talk

7 Sep 3, 2015
Reply by Howard Klepper

re-bracing mandolin top

Hi There! I'm new here (in case y'all couldn't tell) and I have a pretty in depth repair question, but before I jump in - since I know from…

Started by Ruth Watson in Luthier Talk

5 Sep 1, 2015
Reply by Ian Barker

Parts for a Harmony stratotone H49

I Am looking for a clear volume knob and a string tuner for the bass side of a Harmony stratotone H49 guitar. If anyone can help me find an…

Started by Charlie Bowerbank in Luthier Talk

3 Aug 29, 2015
Reply by Chazz Bessette

Need information on the type of neck joint for a Takamine G series EG541-SC

Hobbiest here, not a professional. This is a Korean made acoustic electric.  The body is destroyed beyond repair, missing too many pieces…

Started by John Yungbluth in Luthier Talk

1 Aug 28, 2015
Reply by John Yungbluth

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