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Scarf Joint

Greetings: I have a question about the scarf joint between the neck blank and the headstock. Why not lay the headstock piece on top of the…

Started by Allen L Wall in Luthier Talk

7 Jun 30, 2013
Reply by Allen L Wall

Bridge thickness question

Hello. I'm making a replacement bridge for a 1962 Gibson LG-0. This is only the 4th bridge I've ever made so still learning a lot. Just won…

Started by MarkinCO in Luthier Talk

8 Jun 28, 2013
Reply by MarkinCO

Ovation neck reset

My friend dropped off a Korean Ovation Celebrity for me to set-up.  He's really into it (I know)  and I would like to help him out.  It nee…

Started by Matt Atkinson in Luthier Talk

12 Jun 27, 2013
Reply by Frank Medina

Who do you suggest for inlay work?

I am working on a new project for a client, and I need the name and contact for a reputable person (with references/portfolio) to do some i…

Started by casey campbell in Luthier Talk

3 Jun 24, 2013
Reply by Hesh Breakstone

'69 Martin D-35 reset question

Note - edited for clarity - please re-read if you've already seen this   Hey folks, first post here, and glad to find a place to ask stuff…

Started by Chris Scott in Luthier Talk

19 Jun 23, 2013
Reply by Chris Scott

"Groovy baby" Austin Powers guitar Musicvox Spaceranger

Just wanted to share a photo of another strange thing in my shop.

Started by harrison phipps in Luthier Talk

10 Jun 23, 2013
Reply by Mark Pollock

Video of Zimmerman Concert Grand Autoharp

Greetings Friends! I wanted to let the folks who had an interest in the Zimmerman Concert Grand Autoharp restoration that I have posted a…

Started by Mike Wolkomir in Luthier Talk

0 Jun 21, 2013

The Impossible Neck Reset? Shoot! Frank already did it!

Just when I think I've got an original idea... should have know Mr. Ford had already been there, done that...   I've been playing the Gibso…

Started by David Burns in Luthier Talk

8 Jun 21, 2013
Reply by Mark A. Kane

Larivee L03 dovetail size ?

Hi Im just about to do a reset on a Larivee L03 , does anyone know the depth of the dovetail ? 11/16 is my guess , will remove 15th and inj…

Started by Len Biglin in Luthier Talk

6 Jun 20, 2013
Reply by Len Biglin

Bridge replacement and top cracks in Oriole

I have a new project to work on with the intention of making it a "player" guitar. The early '40s Kalamazoo Oriole that I just bought has l…

Started by Larry Pederson in Luthier Talk

12 Jun 19, 2013
Reply by Larry Pederson

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