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Glue choice for regluing celluloid bindings on 1970s Vega dread repair?

I'm back to work on this 1970s Vega dread that I put on the back burner for a while (I bought this guitar cheap to fix up and resell, so th…

Started by Todd Rose in Luthier Talk

5 Jan 19, 2014
Reply by Todd Rose

Need help with 1970s Vega dread neck reset

Hi everybody, I'm just getting on Frets.net for the first time, although I'm sure I know many of you from other places.  Anyway, I need so…

Started by Todd Rose in Luthier Talk

16 Jan 18, 2014
Reply by Todd Rose

neck grain

I am going to look at some lumber soon. Old mahogany. I was wondering if I can get some quick help about how to select wood for a neck - qu…

Started by Micha Schellhaas in Luthier Talk

1 Jan 17, 2014
Reply by Cal Maier

Woodworking 'attention to detail' skills that are simply mindboggling...

http://www.viralnova.com/box-of-money/

Started by Kerry Krishna in Luthier Talk

4 Jan 16, 2014
Reply by Mark Pollock

Meet my new friend B.O.B.

Meet my new break out box (B.O.B.) for electric guitar controls Finally got around to building a tool that I've needed for a while.  Clien…

Started by J R Emmett in Luthier Talk

13 Jan 16, 2014
Reply by Thomas James

Sideways fret removal tool preferences

I might have a 70's Strat on my bench in the near future and I wanted to see what you all use for sideways fret removal.  If there is a spe…

Started by Brian Hart in Luthier Talk

9 Jan 14, 2014
Reply by Paul Verticchio

How to handle a set neck guitar for spraying/curing?

I am trying to figure out the best method for spraying a set neck solid body, for example a Les Paul. I'll stain the top and the body and…

Started by Micha Schellhaas in Luthier Talk

8 Jan 14, 2014
Reply by Andrew

Damage to neck finish... any thoughts?

Hi, all - I just bought a Martin 00, about 15 years old. It was described as having "some scratches", and from the pictures that's what it…

Started by Christina Perry in Luthier Talk

10 Jan 14, 2014
Reply by Christina Perry

French Polish question

In the description of how to French Polish on the Frets.com website, is the finish on the old mandolin also French Polish or was it somethi…

Started by Harold Hensley in Luthier Talk

8 Jan 14, 2014
Reply by Ned Knepp

Stella banjo mandolin

This instrument came to me with the heel in two pieces with the dowel attached to the lower piece. The neck angle was poorly set. The dowel…

Started by Lee Gendvilas in Luthier Talk

1 Jan 12, 2014
Reply by Frank Ford

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