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Fret end beveling and filing drama

Okay, guys, I have read and reread everything on the main page, I have seen and read everything Erlewine ever wrote on the subject but I'm…

Started by tadej bratkovic in Luthier Talk

10 Jul 19, 2013
Reply by tadej bratkovic

Advice Please

1. Gibson ES-335 12 string ............2299 GBP. 2. Rickenbacker 360 12..............2099 GBP. 3. Ibanez AS73 12...........380 GBP. Both…

Started by Brian T. Williams in Luthier Talk

8 Jul 18, 2013
Reply by Brian T. Williams

guitarron headstock broken twice

I repaired this Chinese made guitarron last year. The student who uses it keeps setting it up against a wall and it eventually falls sidewa…

Started by Lee Gendvilas in Luthier Talk

15 Jul 17, 2013
Reply by Frank Ford

I need a 'how to pack an acoustic guitar for shipping' youtube vid

I have a guy shipping me a guitar, and he has no Facebook, so can not see the extensive "how to ship a guitar" photoessay I have on there.…

Started by Kerry Krishna in Luthier Talk

4 Jul 17, 2013
Reply by Kerry Krishna

re-repairs to '49 Gibson SJ

Here we have a great sounding Southern Jumbo, which has had numerous poorly done and unsucessful repairs in the past.  My question concerns…

Started by Dave Richard in Luthier Talk

4 Jul 12, 2013
Reply by RETROROD

Shadow piezo "hair comb" saddle

I need to make a new saddle for an acoustic, but the system on the particular guitar is Shadow type with a brass frame around the piezo wir…

Started by tadej bratkovic in Luthier Talk

6 Jul 10, 2013
Reply by Paul Verticchio

gibson es345 loose varitone choke box

hello all,i have a 60`s es 345 in the shop and the customer is complaining that the varitone choke box (i think thats what it`s called) is…

Started by graham high in Luthier Talk

2 Jul 9, 2013
Reply by RETROROD

Resonator Guitar Buzzing Question

Hi all. I was gifted with a Gretsch Roots Series Alligator Resonator from my wonderful wife for Father's Day. I have been playing it pretty…

Started by Matt Haugen in Luthier Talk

4 Jul 8, 2013
Reply by Matt Haugen

Neck Reset Cost More on a Resonator than a Guitar?

Hi all.  I am looking at purchasing my first resonator and since I love 1930's guitars, I am looking at a 1930's Regal with a wood body and…

Started by Jason West in Luthier Talk

8 Jul 8, 2013
Reply by John Cartwright

Hi guys, I'm back again...

Hello to all you guys here. I've been away for a while due to illness. I won't bore you with the details, I've fully recovered from it, and…

Started by Grahame Myers in Luthier Talk

5 Jul 8, 2013
Reply by nathan clark

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