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New Gibson and Epiphone tap pot failures

So, I've had both new Gibson and Epiphone guitars in for bad pots.  The push / push pots just stop working and turn into a pogo stick, and…

Started by Brian Hart in Luthier Talk

9 Nov 20, 2013
Reply by tadej bratkovic

One for Kerry

I would have contacted you personally, but I don't have your info. Other members please forgive me. ? Found this: http://pittsburgh.craigsl

Started by Thomas James in Luthier Talk

3 Nov 20, 2013
Reply by Kerry Krishna

Almost a 1.99 jack grabber

First of all kudos to Frank who designed the jack gripper with the knurled tip and partially gave the idea to this crude invention that was…

Started by tadej bratkovic in Luthier Talk

1 Nov 19, 2013
Reply by Frank Ford

Eko Guitar Finish Removal

Hi All. I am about to start a new project, an Eko guitar. Almost every Eko I have seen has had nasty finish cracks, as does this one. The f…

Started by Matt Haugen in Luthier Talk

1 Nov 17, 2013
Reply by LARRY KLOSE

Top and back radius of ukuleles.

I think the top and back radius should be much smaller than a guitar. Six foot back and twelve for top. I'd like to know what you think.

Started by John in Luthier Talk

4 Nov 17, 2013
Reply by Ernest Kleinman

If this doesn't make your Friday, well, I just don't know what will...

Opened the case on this bad boy this morning And another... And just in case those don't suffice... Frank, feel free to add these to y…

Started by Mark A. Kane in Luthier Talk

17 Nov 16, 2013
Reply by J R Emmett

Finish Defect on Headstock - Advice Needed

The photos below are of the headstock of a 1993 Les Paul Custom.  The owner asked to "improve" its looks. As you can see, along the edges o…

Started by Robbie Collins in Luthier Talk

6 Nov 16, 2013
Reply by John

Santa Cruz Guitar Co. in the news

Saw this in the news: Santa Cruz Guitar Co. turns rare wood into unique sound http://www.sfgate.com/music/article/Santa-Cruz-Guitar-Co-tur

Started by Paul Young in Luthier Talk

0 Nov 16, 2013

Easiest way to reseat glued frets?

Hi all. I was wondering if it's enough to reseat glued in frets that are lifted just by reheating them and then pressing and locking it in…

Started by tadej bratkovic in Luthier Talk

6 Nov 15, 2013
Reply by tadej bratkovic

Sigma guitars, poor man's Martin?

Hi all. Again, sorry that this is not a repair/luthier question, but I thought I'd ask: I've been looking at the older Sigma acoustics, the…

Started by Arthur Sweeney in Luthier Talk

6 Nov 14, 2013
Reply by Ned Knepp

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