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In need of help on how to go about regluing the butt joint (I think it's called) of a mandolin neck

I purchased an older Regal mandolin that has a neck that is basically being held on by the fingerboard. I was hoping that I could get some…

Started by Ryan Matzen in Luthier Talk

6 Nov 13, 2014
Reply by Ryan Matzen

Neck problem (Acoustic bass guitar)

So I dry-fit the neck to the acoustic bass guitar today, after 51 weeks of not touching the thing. Some questions arose ... note that this…

Started by Brad Elbein in Luthier Talk

2 Nov 12, 2014
Reply by Mark McLean

Extra-long binding for Acoustic Bass Guitar

I'm building an acoustic bass guitar.  I need to find extra-long binding for it.  What I need is 68" ... I can't find it anywhere.  If this…

Started by Brad Elbein in Luthier Talk

3 Nov 11, 2014
Reply by Mike Kolb

Electric re-finisher needed

Hi all, I have a customer who's dog used his Padulla base for a chew toy. Solid metallic finishes are outside my range but I'd like to help…

Started by David Farmer in Luthier Talk

5 Nov 11, 2014
Reply by Thomas James

Another broken mandolin neck joint

Hey everyone! Looking for a little advice. I have a modestly priced mandolin on the bench. The doweled butt joint let go, but the tongue is…

Started by Martin Bell in Luthier Talk

1 Nov 10, 2014
Reply by Scott Supak

Thickness of pearl inlays

I have an old Gibson Melody Maker with some deep divots in the fretboard.I have measured the deepest to be 0,44 mm (0,0175"). I know the Fr…

Started by Bob Steinarsson in Luthier Talk

2 Nov 8, 2014
Reply by Alex Glasser

Match a finish

I need some sage advice people! I am repairing a 2007 Les Paul Studio. Some body broke the head off at the angle with the neck. It has glue…

Started by Mac McElwain in Luthier Talk

16 Nov 5, 2014
Reply by Ned Knepp

Unknown Gibson Flattop

I'm resetting the neck on this Gibson guitar. It has an un-common dovetail joint neck. There is a sticker inside that says J-4, and that is…

Started by jbbancroft in Luthier Talk

7 Nov 4, 2014
Reply by jbbancroft

Green felt, why?

This may be a rookie question, but we all have to start somewhere. I have a turn of the last century guitar which is a little beaten up and…

Started by Steve Bettesworth in Luthier Talk

5 Nov 3, 2014
Reply by LARRY KLOSE

Fender Squire P Bass Broken neck

Hi all. I purchased a cheapo Squire P bass with a broken neck. Based on what I see, I am in need of a really good gap filling epoxy. I beli…

Started by Matt Haugen in Luthier Talk

6 Nov 1, 2014
Reply by Russell Vance

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