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Cheap Silvertone Acoustics

I am not affiliated with whomever is selling these guitars, but I just bought a couple because the price is so low. They are the nascar col…

Started by Matt Haugen in Luthier Talk

3 May 11, 2014
Reply by Ron frazier

Interesting story of a 60s D28

I have never told the story here  before about a guy I knew in Montreal. He had a 60s D28 that he had owned since new. It truly was an exce…

Started by Kerry Krishna in Luthier Talk

6 May 10, 2014
Reply by Robbie Collins

Holding a Cello for Repair

I've looked for a means to immobilize a cello on my bench, and was wondering if there are any willing to share their methods. I've worked o…

Started by Randall Curtis Bowman in Luthier Talk

16 May 10, 2014
Reply by Robbie Collins

The latest in nut technology! (!!!)

http://www.zeroglide.com/ Our days of frustration are over :).

Started by Andrew in Luthier Talk

26 May 10, 2014
Reply by Robbie Collins

automatic tuning?

 Maybe I'm late to the dance but I haven't seen this until today.  The site for the manufacturer is here. I spend a lot of time playing th…

Started by Ned Knepp in Luthier Talk

21 May 10, 2014
Reply by Robbie Collins

Irwin Bar Clamp Deal

FWIW...  If you need clamps, and have a "Do It Best" Hardware near you; Check for their 'Buy 2 Get 2' on Irwin mini bar clamps. These open…

Started by Thomas James in Luthier Talk

0 May 9, 2014

Do you post repair pricing in your shop?

I recently started doing service at a local lesson studio. I worked for a local retail/repair shop for 5 years previous and although we did…

Started by Rob Gray in Luthier Talk

8 May 8, 2014
Reply by David Collins

My latest build.

Ive received some good advice here with this one so I thought I ought to share. Somewhat less traditional than what we usually see around h…

Started by Andrew in Luthier Talk

28 May 8, 2014
Reply by Andrew

1937 Martin 0018 with sunken top

A friend dropped by with this old Martin wanting to get a fret dress but as soon as he opened the case it was obvious that this old Martin…

Started by John McDonald in Luthier Talk

20 May 7, 2014
Reply by Jeff Highland

Blush Eraser?

I am not a finish guy. I only do touch-ups.  I've got some lightly 'fogged' finish on a top after a neck reset. I assume blush eraser is wh…

Started by Thomas James in Luthier Talk

19 May 7, 2014
Reply by jbbancroft

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