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12 string saddle

I'm replacing the saddle on a 12 string guitar.  Should it be slotted to accurately space the strings or left smooth like a 6 string?

Started by Jack Lord in Luthier Talk

32 Aug 2, 2013
Reply by Eric Steven Johansen

Guitar on the left... ?

What is it?

Started by Thomas James in Luthier Talk

3 Aug 1, 2013
Reply by RETROROD

Resonance strings

Hi every one, I'm Alberto from Italy, I'v made a guitar with 12 resonance string under the fret board, like Mr Carlson ,and they are all 7…

Started by Alberto Bonafini in Luthier Talk

11 Aug 1, 2013
Reply by Paul Verticchio

Need advice about backstrip separation on Martin 16 series

Ok so in this pic you really can't see what's going on, but I'll give a little background and what my problem is. This Martin 16 series gui…

Started by Justin in Luthier Talk

3 Aug 1, 2013
Reply by Eric Steven Johansen

Back & Sides Thickness?

OK, my first post. I've built a few mandolins, 3 A models and finishing my first F5. I'm starting to build a dreadnought. I went to a place…

Started by Bobby Westfall in Luthier Talk

11 Jul 31, 2013
Reply by Hesh Breakstone

Hide Glue in the Freezer?

Hide glue lasts long in the refrigerator. How long does it last in the freezer?

Started by Bob Steinarsson in Luthier Talk

4 Jul 31, 2013
Reply by Hesh Breakstone

Seeking a source for 1/4" Drop tops for solid body, 2 piece, pre-glued, non figured maple, ash, poplar, or other hardwood

Title says it all, first preference would be pre-glued but two piece, unglued might be acceptable. Non figured, as in "I don't have a lot o…

Started by Mac Walker in Luthier Talk

5 Jul 30, 2013
Reply by Jeff Highland

Looking for binding lamination vids/instruction...

 Any good vids out there?  The project at hand is laminating wood binding if that makes a difference...

Started by Kerry Krishna in Luthier Talk

5 Jul 30, 2013
Reply by Kerry Krishna

Again, with the autograph protection....

A repeat customer has trusted me (silly man!) to give a shot at trying to protect the celebrity autographs on two of his guitars. The first…

Started by Mike Kolb in Luthier Talk

9 Jul 28, 2013
Reply by Eric Steven Johansen

Should I replace the adjustable bridge on my 1966 Gibson J-50?

Hi everybody,I'm not a luthier but I've got a question for the people that have the answers (that would be y'all-yes I'm from Savannah, Geo…

Started by Chuck Rawlinson in Luthier Talk

25 Jul 28, 2013
Reply by Robbie Collins

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