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Loose binding at waist

The binding has shrunk and pulled loose at the waist on this old Epiphone archtop. I have heard rumors about someone that has a method of s…

Started by harrison phipps in Luthier Talk

11 Nov 30, 2013
Reply by Kerry Krishna

Power Pins

 Hi all  This is my first post on this forum. Not sure  how to connect with the previous post on Power Pins so forgive me for starting a ne…

Started by Tim Mueller in Luthier Talk

3 Nov 30, 2013
Reply by Donald A. Fortune

Happy Turkey Day All....

It's Turkey Day/Thanksgiving today here in the states and I wanted to wish everyone a great day and lots of yummy stuff to eat too. One of…

Started by Hesh Breakstone in Luthier Talk

6 Nov 28, 2013
Reply by Mark Pollock

Best adhesive for Rosewood and ebany

What is the preferred adhesive for a rosewood bridgeplate (to spruce) and for an ebony fingerboard (to mahogany)?

Started by Jack Lord in Luthier Talk

11 Nov 28, 2013
Reply by Andrew

Seating loose frets, for your viewing pleasure...

http://youtu.be/THnNsLXJlzo

Started by David Collins in Luthier Talk

14 Nov 27, 2013
Reply by Ned Knepp

Measuring the neck set angle (with or without frets installed)

I have a question about measuring the neck angle.  Let's assume the straightedge is not notched, and the neck is adjusted flat before the m…

Started by Steve G in Luthier Talk

9 Nov 27, 2013
Reply by Peter Poyser

O'Brian Guitars How To Use Hide Glue vid

 So many of us have used Robert's vids in the past. Here is a terrific one...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stpmQfLrQPo

Started by Kerry Krishna in Luthier Talk

0 Nov 27, 2013

can someone identify this Les Paul copy guitar?

Hi I am looking to maybe buy an old (1970's?) Les Paul copy electric guitar. The person selling it does not know the actual maker. I've att…

Started by Arthur Sweeney in Luthier Talk

3 Nov 26, 2013
Reply by Paul Verticchio

Nashville Fretworks does the relic'ing thing to about 100 guitars

  These folks are doing a job that not many other folks are doing, and they seem to be getting quite the rep for it too. Have a look for yo…

Started by Kerry Krishna in Luthier Talk

14 Nov 26, 2013
Reply by Kerry Krishna

repair questions: '68 Gibson Country Western

This came in for repair, with problems especially around the bridge. The bridge is lifting, is cracked, and may have been thinned.  It also…

Started by Dave Richard in Luthier Talk

3 Nov 25, 2013
Reply by Dave Richard

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