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Pickguard removal/re-installHi all. I've got an Alvarez dreadnought (made in Japan) that has a crack under the pickguard. I want to remove the pickguard to glue and cl… Started by MarkinCO in Luthier Talk |
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Oct 28, 2014 Reply by Kerry Krishna |
Tronical Tuners - Anyone have Experience?I just did a pro setup on a Strat with Tronical automatic tuners. In the end, I had problems with tuning accuracy and stability - after sel… Started by Robbie Collins in Luthier Talk |
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Oct 26, 2014 Reply by J R Emmett |
What is the sticky liquid that settles around old celluloid ?We all know that old celluloid can decompose , and it tends to take out metal parts nearby . I have an old Gretsch duo jet in for work with… Started by Len Biglin in Luthier Talk |
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Oct 25, 2014 Reply by Len Biglin |
Method for Pinning Archtop BridgeIs there a straight forward method for marking and drilling holes on the soundboard and bridge bottom of an archtop bridge? Also, can you g… Started by Robbie Collins in Luthier Talk |
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Oct 23, 2014 Reply by Ian Pender |
How do you remove a glued in endpin jack on a vintage mandolin?Howdy, I was wondering what might be the best way to go about removing a glued in pick up jack from a 1912 Gibson A mandolin? Drilling it… Started by Ryan Matzen in Luthier Talk |
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Oct 23, 2014 Reply by Robbie Collins |
Neck/Action reset on a 1923 Washburn Style A banjoI have a 1923 Washburn Style A Tenor banjo. The playing action is too high even with a 1/2" bridge. Everything about the neck assembly indi… Started by Jerry Ryan in Luthier Talk |
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Oct 22, 2014 Reply by Ron Ellison |
Has anyone done work for GC's Pro Coverage warranty?I posed this question on the UMGF but got no response yet. Has anyone on the forum done work for a customer under Guitar Center's "Pro Cove… Started by Greg Mirken in Luthier Talk |
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Oct 21, 2014 Reply by Frank Ford |
1933 Gibson elevated fretboard neck setI have a 1933 L-00 that is in bad need of a neck set. I have read that there are many of these instruments that have the neck installed be… Started by Ed Minch in Luthier Talk |
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Oct 21, 2014 Reply by Ed Minch |
Kay Thin Twin Truss RodA customer brought in a 1958 Thin Twin with a severe backbow that renders it unplayable. It has a truss rod adjustment nut that you access… Started by Eric Steven Johansen in Luthier Talk |
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Oct 19, 2014 Reply by Christopher Stevens |
F-Mandolin Lines & CurvesI recently purchased a set of plans for a Loars F-style Mandolin. These plans show the thickness of the two points (horns) sweeping up at t… Started by Robert McCollam in Luthier Talk |
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Oct 18, 2014 Reply by Robert McCollam |
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