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Another Gibson Tuner Question

I got 4 of these tuners from a former Parson St. Gibson employee.  (He did the sunbursts and finishing.)  I Googled "Gibson banjo tuners",…

Started by George Roberts in Luthier Talk

3 Aug 16, 2014
Reply by George Roberts

Using Behlen Violin Varnish

I picked up some Behlen Violin Varnish for experimentation.  I use shellac often for touch-ups, sealer coats, and a quick finish for jigs.…

Started by Robbie Collins in Luthier Talk

5 Aug 15, 2014
Reply by Robbie Collins

LMI / Fox side bender assembly instructions

I purchased a side bender kit from LMI many moons ago and am just putting it together now. But I have lost the assembly instructions. This…

Started by Daniel Blom in Luthier Talk

7 Aug 14, 2014
Reply by George Roberts

VIntage Gibson Headstock

I have a '34 Gibson L-00 that I am doing some repairs on. I have 2 questions, and the photos are here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ruby1

Started by Ed Minch in Luthier Talk

27 Aug 14, 2014
Reply by Ed Minch

Taylor Big Baby - screws to attach neck?

Hi my friends. I've been looking at Big Babies as a possible second guitar, but cannot seem to get past those 2 tinted wood screws going th…

Started by Arthur Sweeney in Luthier Talk

6 Aug 13, 2014
Reply by Robbie Collins

Gibson Tuner Question

I got a small bag of these tuners from a former Parson St. Gibson employee.  (He did the sunbursts and finishing.)  I Googled "Gibson guita…

Started by George Roberts in Luthier Talk

5 Aug 4, 2014
Reply by George Roberts

1936 0-17H Restoration

I recently acquired a 1936 0-17H and I'd like some advice about restoration. Background: It's in pretty good condition Except it's missing…

Started by Steve Kirtley in Luthier Talk

10 Aug 4, 2014
Reply by Jeff Highland

Music Man Sabre 1 Electric Guitar problem

I have on my bench a late 70's (pre Ernie Ball) Music Man Sabre 1 electric guitar. Sometime before it came into the shop, someone decided t…

Started by Bob Hensley in Luthier Talk

6 Aug 2, 2014
Reply by Bob Hensley

Shellacked fretboard: What to do?

 I recently got a 1930s Kay Kraft Nick Lucas that someone did this to the fretboard. Any ideas on what to do to get it all cleanly off? It…

Started by Kerry Krishna in Luthier Talk

6 Aug 1, 2014
Reply by Ned Knepp

Ovation crash!

Hi all, I haven't posted here for a while, I've been too busy earning millions as a successful guitar repair ace  ( joke :-) ) I took this…

Started by Grahame Myers in Luthier Talk

12 Aug 1, 2014
Reply by Ned Knepp

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