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Another Ethical question

Over the years, I have had some Gibson acoustic guitars arrive in the shop with the "special" plastic molded bridge cracking and pulling up…

Started by John K. Mondin in Luthier Talk

19 Jun 14, 2013
Reply by Robert "Yukon" Stubblebine

Re-necking a 1941 Super 400

Been working my way through this one for a few months but I've finally completed the headstock, and I guess I'm just feeling like sharing i…

Started by Eric Steven Johansen in Luthier Talk

39 Jun 13, 2013
Reply by Eric Steven Johansen

Change Fretboard Radius of a 1942 D-18

Hi Everyone, I play a lot of bluegrass on my 1942 D-18 but find the 16" radius not as comfortable as other guitars with say a 14" or 12" ra…

Started by George Clements in Luthier Talk

9 Jun 13, 2013
Reply by George Clements

Les Paul Junior vs Les Paul body shape

Hi, I was wondering if some of you can share some information regarding Les Paul body shapes/sizes. Is the Junior smaller? I find contrad…

Started by Micha Schellhaas in Luthier Talk

8 Jun 13, 2013
Reply by Micha Schellhaas

Kamaka Uke with top problem

Hello, A customer brought in an older Kamaka uke that has some serious problems, but they really want it fixed. As you can see, someone had…

Started by Justin in Luthier Talk

6 Jun 12, 2013
Reply by Justin

Ehlers Neck Reset?

Has anyone ever reset a neck on or had any experience with Ehlers guitars? We tried contacting the company and discovered that Robert Ehler…

Started by Steve Baker in Luthier Talk

12 Jun 11, 2013
Reply by Eric Steven Johansen

Archtop Identity?

Ran across this. I am thinking it's a Chicago made. Other opinions appreciated. 18 inch lower bout. Grover tuners. No markings inside or ou…

Started by Thomas James in Luthier Talk

10 Jun 11, 2013
Reply by Kerry Krishna

Neck reset - Ovation Celebrity

I have been doing instrument repairs, setups, re-fretting, restoration for 5 years now. However I shy away from neck resets. I even bought…

Started by Jerry Ryan in Luthier Talk

9 Jun 11, 2013
Reply by John K. Mondin

Looking to buy a guitar around $500

A friends wife has asked me to help her find a guitar for her husband for his birthday. I was hesitant at first and told her that a guitar…

Started by Matt Haugen in Luthier Talk

11 Jun 11, 2013
Reply by David Edward Helmer

quick tip - headstock lacquering

I use these cheap expandable earplugs to seal of tuner holes. it stops the lacquer getting in there while spraying.

Started by nick-p in Luthier Talk

11 Jun 10, 2013
Reply by Robbie Collins

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