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Taylor T5 Electronics Issue

Hi, I have done a "search" regarding my issue but alas no result, so I am hoping someone can help me please. I am a player, not a luthier,…

Started by Brian T. Williams in Luthier Talk

5 Jun 8, 2015
Reply by Brian T. Williams

Nitro Finish Crackling Under the Clear Coat????

I've never had this problem before guys. I sprayed the color coat of nitro and let it dry for a day. Then I came back the next day and spra…

Started by Jeff Perkins in Luthier Talk

11 Jun 8, 2015
Reply by Jeff Perkins

Aspen AD 28 Neck Joint. Anyone re-set one of these?

A cheap guitar, but has sentimental value to the owner.  Anyone know what type of glue and/or joint used here before I dig into it?  Thanks…

Started by Tom Krebs in Luthier Talk

8 Jun 5, 2015
Reply by Alexander Allgood

What kind of saddle should use with a piezo pickup

I have a Martin OM with an under-the-saddle pickup (as well as a mic in the body).  I am replacing the saddle, which appears to be Micarta…

Started by Gordon Scott in Luthier Talk

3 Jun 4, 2015
Reply by Mark A. Kane

Replacement tuner buttons for Fender mandocaster?

I have a '57 here with a crumbled button. It seems that the undersize buttons are not available as replacements....but does anyone know of…

Started by Dave Richard in Luthier Talk

2 Jun 3, 2015
Reply by Dave Richard

First bass build advice

Hey guys im new to Frets.net so not sure how everything works so i do apologise if this has been answered before. Anyway i am planning on b…

Started by Ryan Holmes in Luthier Talk

5 Jun 1, 2015
Reply by Andrew

fixing this guitar top

What would be the best way to fix the top of this guitar. I think it is a KG 11 Kalamazoo. I did put some small cleats inside but is there…

Started by jerry mc hugh in Luthier Talk

2 Jun 1, 2015
Reply by jerry mc hugh

Gold flake source

Greetings all, I am about to spray a finish on a custom guitar that I'm building and I want to spray it it a "Gibson Gold Top Gold". Where…

Started by Gregory Hites in Luthier Talk

6 May 28, 2015
Reply by Donald A. Fortune

Curved Razor Scraper

I hope I'm not the first to think of this - I was scraping some drop fills on an archtop guitar and wanted to keep clear of the parts aroun…

Started by Carl Mesrobian in Luthier Talk

5 May 27, 2015
Reply by Ned Knepp

20 hour failed repair job=Mandolin meets steel post

Well for the second time in my life,  I wrapped an instrument around a tele=pole in the basement here late last night.  This particular axe…

Started by Kerry Krishna in Luthier Talk

10 May 24, 2015
Reply by Andrew

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