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Fretboard Divots

Well, I have never seen a neck as badly gouged as this one. I tried Frank's superglue and sawdust method and the result was pretty great. S…

Started by Matt Haugen in Luthier Talk

14 Apr 19, 2014
Reply by Ned Knepp

Martin back separation on new HPL model

I'm not at my shop at the moment, but I just thought I should get an opinion or two.  I have a Martin of recent production that has the low…

Started by Brian Hart in Luthier Talk

9 Apr 19, 2014
Reply by Brian Hart

Spruce top cupped...how to flatten

I am repairing an otherwise nice Gibson B25 12 that sustained a collapsed fingerboard tab. I understand how to deal with the cracks along…

Started by Frank Capo in Luthier Talk

4 Apr 18, 2014
Reply by Frank Capo

buzzing B string

I have a Larrivee 000-50 that buzzes open and on the 3rd, 4th and 5th frets. Had it back to the Long & McQuade tech twice and it came b…

Started by Tom Hemeon in Luthier Talk

2 Apr 18, 2014
Reply by Paul Verticchio

classical string buzz

 I have a buzz problem with a fairly nice little classical guitar, a Takamine C-132S  The owner,who plays for a living, and who prefers ver…

Started by Peter Laine in Luthier Talk

5 Apr 18, 2014
Reply by Paul Verticchio

wiring issue help on Nashville tele

I have a nashville tele in the shop, and I was asked to install a set of scn noiseless tele pickups in the neck and bridge, but leave the t…

Started by Brian Hart in Luthier Talk

15 Apr 17, 2014
Reply by Brian Hart

Paint Analyzer?

I read the excellent Gord Miller (GM Vintage Restorations) interview on recreating authentic vintage finishes. He said he used a handheld p…

Started by Robbie Collins in Luthier Talk

15 Apr 17, 2014
Reply by Ned Knepp

Woops! Sanding Through A Guitar Finish

Got a Taylor 310 in the shop that had a crack from drying out this winter that we rehumidified and cleated. Went for the the super glue fin…

Started by John Walker Waldsmith in Luthier Talk

5 Apr 16, 2014
Reply by slowhand15

Problem with LMI repair heating blanket

I recently bought the LMI 'bridge' blanket to use with the older LMI timer/temp controller, which I've had for several years. I've used the…

Started by Dave Richard in Luthier Talk

10 Apr 16, 2014
Reply by Dave Richard

Specs on Willie Nelson,s 69 N-20 Martin Bridge

I am trying to make a replica bridge of Willie Nelson's guitar bridge from his famous Trigger as he calls it.Have a lovley piece of Indian…

Started by Rob in Luthier Talk

7 Apr 15, 2014
Reply by Rob

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