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Regluing pickguard over lacquer finish

I'm working on a 1964 Gibson acoustic guitar (I think it's a B-25) that was stored in a barn for many years. What is the right glue to use…

Started by Gordon Rush in Luthier Talk

23 Jan 13, 2015
Reply by RETROROD

Vibramate No-Drill Bigsby Adaptor?

Hi Everyone! I seem to get at least one customer a week that wants to upgrade hardware on their Epiphone Sheraton (Korean, with the 72mm b…

Started by Jon Hiltbrand in Luthier Talk

6 Jan 11, 2015
Reply by Paul Verticchio

1930's Gibson L00 bridge plate replacement

I'm replacing the bridge plate on this guitar. The bridge is off. The top was bellied and it turns out the bridge plate was loose and came…

Started by John in Luthier Talk

40 Jan 10, 2015
Reply by Gerald Cummings

HELP! Binding!

Hello fellow luthiers! I have a serious problem, I need to do the binding part in a couple of guitars I'm building by commission but I neve…

Started by Alvaro Balderrama Chiappe in Luthier Talk

2 Jan 10, 2015
Reply by George Roberts

Repair Advice for Gary Baker’s cherry-red Gibson ES345TDC

Gary Baker’s cherry-red Gibson ES345TDC with Stereo-wiring, Varitone, Custom-Made plaque and side-to-side Vibrola tailpiece. Uncertain abou…

Started by Gary Baker in Luthier Talk

9 Jan 10, 2015
Reply by Frank Ford

Spoke Wheel Truss Rod worn threads? help needed please!!!

I'm having a problem with one of my basses that has a spoke wheel truss rod at the bottom of the neck. The first couple of threads on the t…

Started by Bassjunkie in Luthier Talk

6 Jan 9, 2015
Reply by Mark McLean

brad point drill bits

Happy New Year! I would like to get a recommendation for a good set of brad point drill bits. Looking forward to your reply.

Started by Lee Gendvilas in Luthier Talk

10 Jan 9, 2015
Reply by Mike Kolb

Rick wiring help

I have a fairly new Rickenbacker 330 on my bench.  The neck pickup has nearly no output, but measures the same as the bridge when disconnec…

Started by Brian Hart in Luthier Talk

13 Jan 9, 2015
Reply by Russell Vance

Shop Hours vs. Appointments

Hi All, This question is mostly aimed at others running a one man shop, but I would welcome any input.   A few months ago I moved my shop…

Started by Jon Hiltbrand in Luthier Talk

16 Jan 7, 2015
Reply by Jon Hiltbrand

Martin 000 18 has F/B cut at 14th.

Hi guys , I am doing a neck reset on a 66 000 18 and all went well , but after I had the neck off , the extension drooped and fell off , it…

Started by Len Biglin in Luthier Talk

2 Jan 7, 2015
Reply by Len Biglin

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