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Hi all, I've been browsing the forum for about a month now. I started with the first threads in 2008 and am reading my way through as many…

Started by Kurt R in Luthier Talk

28 May 6, 2014
Reply by Kurt R

Old Potato Bug Mandolin project

I just accepted this project to restore an old potato bug mandolin. I plan to simply clean it up, retain original finish. Tuning machines a…

Started by Jerry Ryan in Luthier Talk

19 May 5, 2014
Reply by Jerry Ryan

Project Danelectro DC Bass Pro

Hi to everybody! I'm working on a project of a Danelectro Dc Bass with a lot of changes. Really I love the shape of the body and the neck o…

Started by Stefano in Luthier Talk

3 May 5, 2014
Reply by Robbie Collins

Mandolin String Weight

I am not sure how to determine a proper weight of strings to put on my mandolin. I typically research such things, then include them on my…

Started by Joseph Brock in Luthier Talk

8 May 4, 2014
Reply by Ron frazier

Ukulele cibar box

There have been a lot of perfectly good cibar boxes turned into so-so ukulele type instruments. Here is my latest project, a so-so ukulele…

Started by harrison phipps in Luthier Talk

8 May 4, 2014
Reply by Andrew

Luthiers, Lets make a list of our most useful shop tools for new and Interested folks here...

 Kurt's note a few days ago about starting up with Luthierie  has had me thinking about this. Many on this Forum started out such a long ti…

Started by Kerry Krishna in Luthier Talk

24 May 4, 2014
Reply by Robbie Collins

truss rod position

Hi, I'm back with a question, this time about the truss rod position. It's for a set neck Les Paul style guitar.  I was wondering how much…

Started by Micha Schellhaas in Luthier Talk

39 May 4, 2014
Reply by Micha Schellhaas

Hofner model?

One of my students has this Hofner, anyone know the model or anything about these? Laminated spruce top, maple back. Thanks

Started by harrison phipps in Luthier Talk

6 May 4, 2014
Reply by Robbie Collins

Manfroto Magic Arm (photography gear question)

This is a mount for photography equipment. I've had mine for a little less than a year. I'm tired of monkeying with the unit to adjust the…

Started by nathan clark in Luthier Talk

2 May 4, 2014
Reply by nathan clark

bridge cut into the top!!! Martin 1983 D28

Has anyone run into anything this, augh, stupid before? The owner said he took it to someone to have the action lowered, the “repair person…

Started by Fritz Froeschner in Luthier Talk

42 May 3, 2014
Reply by Fritz Froeschner

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