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Gibson whammy bar intonation issues

Hey guys, This Gibson won't stay in tune if the whammy bar is used at all.  What are your solutions? I've included a picture of the beast i…

Started by Robert "Yukon" Stubblebine in Luthier Talk

4 Sep 24, 2014
Reply by Russell Vance

Best way to cut bevels on cleats

Apologies for starting a thread that isn't about a challenging repair, but it's hard to find info on the proper way to cut bevels. So yeah,…

Started by eliya in Luthier Talk

9 Sep 23, 2014
Reply by Jelle van Tilburg

Teardrop Mandolin Plan

Does anyone know where I can get full size plans for a flat teardrop mandolin

Started by Mike in Luthier Talk

5 Sep 21, 2014
Reply by Ned Knepp

'65 Gretsch Country Gentleman side dots

Hi All, I got a '65 Country Gentleman in today for some binding work.  It is crumbling pretty bad.  The customer recently had another shop…

Started by Jon Hiltbrand in Luthier Talk

8 Sep 21, 2014
Reply by Jon Hiltbrand

Weld-on glue VS. Titebond

Hey All, I was wondering if you can help through something. I'm doing a complete re-bind on an Old Country Gent. I've done a handful of the…

Started by Steve Baker in Luthier Talk

5 Sep 20, 2014
Reply by Jon Hiltbrand

Luthiers directory

Hello,I'm french and i don't speak a good english, sorry. I like musique and the lutherie.I do a luthier directory listed by countries, reg…

Started by 4allmusic in Luthier Talk

0 Sep 20, 2014

Fretboard is off. Should I refret it now? Opinions please...

 The 1927 Stromberg/Voisinet MOTS fretboard is off the guitar, reinforcement is about to be added to the neck, and fretboard reinstalled . …

Started by Kerry Krishna in Luthier Talk

10 Sep 17, 2014
Reply by Kerry Krishna

1934 Kay Kraft Mandocello rebuild photoessay

        This was a pretty huge project, that had a few incredibly nasty turns. KK mandocellos are  a rare commodity in the vintage instrume…

Started by Kerry Krishna in Luthier Talk

11 Sep 16, 2014
Reply by Ned Knepp

Oscillating tool for glue removal

I got one of these tools for doing home reno's. The chisel type blade that is recommended for removing window putty, works really well for…

Started by John in Luthier Talk

3 Sep 16, 2014
Reply by John

Top mounted mag pickups--basic info

I recently got an '03 Steve Andersen Vanguard archtop with top mounted magnetic pickup.  I haven't looked under the cover but it looks like…

Started by LARRY KLOSE in Luthier Talk

5 Sep 15, 2014
Reply by Jeff Highland

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