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Gibson has overly rounded binding on fretboard.

What would you do with this messed up fretboard ? I think I will have to re-bind it and overhang the frets , then possibly refill with epox…

Started by Len Biglin in Luthier Talk

Saddle routing jig

I've been using 2 sided tape and a piece of plywood with a hole in it and some straight pieces of scrap. I finally decided to make one that…

Started by John in Luthier Talk

Bridge pin damage to an ancient guitar

Started by Kerry Krishna in Luthier Talk

DIY Temperature Controller for Heating Blankets

I'm thinking about building a temperature controller using a PID unit off of eBay. Does anyone have experience doing this?

Started by Robbie Collins in Luthier Talk

1954 Gibson Southerner Jumbo - bridge thickness/height (shaved)

New to the forum and looking for information from those more knowledgable about vintage Gibson flat tops.  Currently restoring a 1954 Gibso…

Started by Daniel Griffin in Luthier Talk

70's SG

I am restoring a 1970 Gibson SG that has seen better times. Does anyone know the typeface that Gibson used for the serial # and "Made in US…

Started by Mac McElwain in Luthier Talk

What is this Gibson acoustic?

Sorry for not posting an actual pic.  I have one of these in the shop in super sad shape.  Its serial number dictates it's from 66' to 69'…

Started by Brian Hart in Luthier Talk

Brass nut questions

Ironically after making probably a couple hundred nuts throughout my career, I get asked to make a brass one for the first time on a 5 stri…

Started by Brian Hart in Luthier Talk

dobro guitars

I'm interested in finding any information about dobro guitars that I can.. I have seen these guitars played like a lap steel in blue grass…

Started by Donald A. Fortune in Luthier Talk