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Fine tuning a neck re-set

Hi Folks, I've been re-setting the neck of a Harmony Stella 12 string and have run into an issue I've dealt with before. As I get closer t…

Started by Chris Vallillo in Luthier Talk

2 May 23, 2021
Reply by Chris Vallillo

Distinguishing quartersawn from flatsawn Brazilian rosewood.

Any way to tell if the rosewood is quartersawn by looking at it?  (see attached pic)

Started by Jeff Bolek in Luthier Talk

3 May 18, 2021
Reply by Greg Mirken

Measuring the gap from the top of the 12th fret to the bottom of a straightedge to determine the need for a neck reset.

Does anyone know the gap size measured from the top of the 12th fret to the bottom of a straightedge to determine the need for a neck reset…

Started by Jeff Bolek in Luthier Talk

8 May 18, 2021
Reply by Jeff Bolek

Security

I'm getting a message from Google Chrome that this site may be dangerous or hosting Phishing.  Has anyone seen that?  I've never seen it be…

Started by LARRY KLOSE in Luthier Talk

1 May 15, 2021
Reply by Mike Kolb

Neck steaming temperature?

Sorry if this topic has come up already. With the search function down I couldn't find what I was after. Anyway Im wondering what the temp…

Started by Andrew in Luthier Talk

16 May 14, 2021
Reply by Roger Häggström

Harmony Archtop Goof Up

Helo , Please see attached photo.. Harmony Archtop Birch construction Faux flame and Faux binding. Acetone spill, well .....you can see the…

Started by Alfonse Pagano in Luthier Talk

14 May 14, 2021
Reply by Brent Brown

Split neck block

I'm wondering what would be the best glue to use since the major crack in this neck block is already filled with glue from someone else's r…

Started by John McDonald in Luthier Talk

19 May 14, 2021
Reply by Brent Brown

Air Eraser/Mini Sandblaster - Finish Removal

Any recommendations or tips for using one of these for finish removal on maple necks? Frank has posted about using one to remove dirt, dus…

Started by Redacted in Luthier Talk

6 May 12, 2021
Reply by Nathan Peirson

Truss Rods

Hello, I am not a luthier or repairman but as someone who likes to be sure of his facts, and being involved in a discussion regarding guita…

Started by Brian T. Williams in Luthier Talk

6 May 9, 2021
Reply by Mark McLean

Epiphone Thunderbird Bass Neck issue

Hi Folks, I've been asked to repair an Epiphone Thunderbird Bass for a local music store.  It's a Chinese made bass with a Gibson Nashville…

Started by Chris Vallillo in Luthier Talk

19 May 3, 2021
Reply by Taffy Evans

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