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Facebook's new 'Vintage Instrument Case' site....The gent who is admin on this site seems to hold keys to case-making for the last 150 years. There are lots of detail photos and lots of k… Started by Kerry Krishna in Luthier Talk |
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May 23, 2014 Reply by Steve Kirtley |
odd fretwire size?I just pulled a fret on an early 80's Japanese Fernandez strat copy. The frets have a rather large tang, measuring pretty consistently at… Started by Brian Hart in Luthier Talk |
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May 23, 2014 Reply by nathan clark |
ukulele bridge HHG issueThe recent hide glue discussion has prompted me to get out this old uke, made probably in the 1930s of Koa, and try gluing the bridge again… Started by charley erck in Luthier Talk |
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May 23, 2014 Reply by Jeff Highland |
!949 Martin D-18 ; foctory bridge placementHey everybody Received a 1949 D- 18 Martin in my shop for evaluation. Seems the bridge may be incorrectly placed from the factory. Problems… Started by Dale A. Bender in Luthier Talk |
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May 22, 2014 Reply by Ron frazier |
A new problem : Back crack during finish.?I'm wondering if anyone has had a similar occurrence. I'm trying out , on a new build...a WB Lacquer, EM6000. It's been going on fine and I… Started by Michael Tulloch in Luthier Talk |
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May 21, 2014 Reply by Michael Tulloch |
Resophonic necks?I've worked on a fair number of squareneck reso guitars, solid as a rock with no truss rods. My brother is a resophonic player and just bou… Started by Mike Kolb in Luthier Talk |
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May 21, 2014 Reply by Mike Kolb |
Charles Fox Repair CourseI was finally able to get in to Charles Fox's seven day repair course. He only takes six students each class and only gives it a few times… Started by Kurt R in Luthier Talk |
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Humidity in the workshopHi Guys, I know that many luthiers try to maintain 40-50% humidity in their workshop. Mine seems to hover between 30 and 35%. Any suggestio… Started by Allen L Wall in Luthier Talk |
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May 21, 2014 Reply by Michael Tulloch |
Slotting pin holesI understand the rationale. Now, how much off a slot is required? It has to be wide enough to accept the wrapping (not just the diameter of… Started by Joshua Levin-Epstein in Luthier Talk |
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How do you mask the soundhole?I've struggled with this for a while and can't find any articles or videos showing how best to mask the soundhole for finishing. The Taylor… Started by joeguam in Luthier Talk |
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May 20, 2014 Reply by Paul Verticchio |
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