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Silvertone Classical Neck Re-set

I just bought a 60's Silvertone classical guitar. It was made by Harmony and it is a nice instrument: solid mahogony back and sides, spruce…

Started by Rich Middendorf in Luthier Talk

4 Aug 15, 2013
Reply by Ned Knepp

Need help identifying this Baritone Uke

Hello, A gentleman brought in this older Baritone Uke to sell. It is fairly well made with Koa sides and Mahogany top, back and neck- all s…

Started by Steven D. Wilson in Luthier Talk

6 Aug 15, 2013
Reply by Tim Mace

Homebrew Flattening Agent for Behlen Lacquer?

I inlaid a "C" into the headstock of a Cordoba ukulele with a satin poly finish. I sprayed a coat of shellac before spraying black lacquer.…

Started by Robbie Collins in Luthier Talk

5 Aug 14, 2013
Reply by Robbie Collins

A Vintage Ethical Dilemma/Riddle

Would you add a Bigsby, stop tailpiece studs, and a modified fretboard inlay to a nearly perfect 1967 Gibson ES345? Of course not, right!…

Started by Steve Baker in Luthier Talk

33 Aug 14, 2013
Reply by Eric Steven Johansen

1965 Epiphone FT-79 Texan Scale Length

Does anyone have a measurement for the scale of a mid-60s Texan? I'm about to slot the bridge the saddle and took a measurement from the nu…

Started by Robbie Collins in Luthier Talk

21 Aug 13, 2013
Reply by Robbie Collins

Old Martin ukulele neck joint…dovetail

I'm working on an old '30's-'40's Martin uke. Were they doing dovetails on those back then?

Started by Fren Asken in Luthier Talk

9 Aug 12, 2013
Reply by Fren Asken

Such A Deal.....

Frequently we see folks who have either just purchased an old or not-so-old guitar from a yard sale or often worse yet... ebay. When they…

Started by Hesh Breakstone in Luthier Talk

15 Aug 12, 2013
Reply by Richard Bales

Nasty side crack that was poorly glued

I have an old Framus Jumbo flea market find. The guitar is in poor condition and has had 1 very poor repair done. I am wondering what my op…

Started by Matt Haugen in Luthier Talk

14 Aug 12, 2013
Reply by Richard Bales

Can I rant about the neck jig?... Or someone set me straight.

Disclaimer: I like, appreciate, and respect Dan Erlewine as well as Stew Mac. They helped me get started in and excell in luthier. Somethin…

Started by Luke Single in Luthier Talk

6 Aug 12, 2013
Reply by Peter Poyser

Maple Cutoffs Source Needed - Nashville Bridge Bushing Puller?

I have a 1968 Les Paul Custom in the shop with an aftermarket Nashville bridge. The owner wants me to pull the Nashville studs and replace…

Started by Robbie Collins in Luthier Talk

56 Aug 11, 2013
Reply by Eric Steven Johansen

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