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Guild Starfire Neck Reset

A customer called today about resetting the neck on a Starfire. Not sure at this point whether its an old one or a new one, but figured I'd…

Started by John Smeck in Luthier Talk

3 Feb 4, 2015
Reply by John Smeck

Gold / silver foil

Anybody know of a source of the " foil " material used in gold / silver foil pickups ?

Started by thefishinmusician in Luthier Talk

1 Feb 2, 2015
Reply by Paul Verticchio

mold or mildew on the guitar finish and in the case

Hi Folks, I'm a new member, just found this site, thanks for all the great info! I recently purchased a 1945 Epiphone Blackstone, blonde fi…

Started by leo debacker in Luthier Talk

10 Feb 1, 2015
Reply by Andrew

Leveling "Washboarded" Area of Top Prior to Refinish.

I have an old single-cutaway Guild Aristocrat in for a refinish. It’s been stripped and needs a lot of prep. I need advice on handling an a…

Started by Robbie Collins in Luthier Talk

5 Jan 31, 2015
Reply by Paul Verticchio

water damage/puckered back seam on Martin J-40

I have this guitar in for repair.  The Oasis humidifier let go inside the instrument, and the puddle sat on the inside of the back.  The ba…

Started by Dave Richard in Luthier Talk

8 Jan 31, 2015
Reply by Dave Richard

obrian neck jig

I just got the obrian neck jig... I have it all put together but haven't used it ye.. Does anyone have any experience with these??

Started by dave dickerson in Luthier Talk

8 Jan 27, 2015
Reply by Andrew

Ribbeke Binding Machine plans

I am trying to find the plans to the binding machine that LMII used to carry.  Does anyone know where I can find them?

Started by John K Larson Jr in Metalworking, Machining, Tool & Fixture Making for Luthiers

18 Jan 27, 2015
Reply by Karan Singh

Chemical questions for those who might know

 I need to but Oxalic acid,  and potassium permanganate, and need to know were to look.   I also  have to age some brand new largish nuts a…

Started by Kerry Krishna in Luthier Talk

22 Jan 26, 2015
Reply by Charlie Bowerbank

Tele lost mojo after neck tilted .

Hi Guys , I have a repeat customer who is an awesome , dynamic player of rock and country . His tele has a bigsby and roller bridge . In or…

Started by Len Biglin in Luthier Talk

12 Jan 24, 2015
Reply by Andrew

Fender Kingman

I am working on a Fender Kingman and am having problems getting any information on it. If any one can help me out would be great. Info or w…

Started by Charlie Bowerbank in Luthier Talk

4 Jan 24, 2015
Reply by Andrew

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