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Neck problem on a Martin 000-18

There's a young man--the son of a friend of mine--who wants to fix the neck of a mahogany Martin 000-18 guitar.  I volunteered to help, fig…

Started by Brad Elbein in Luthier Talk

26 Apr 14, 2013
Reply by Philip Warton

severe split in new acoustic

I finished a 12-string acoustic for a customer some four months back, the same type I've made several times. Last week, I got the email eve…

Started by William Young in Luthier Talk

11 Apr 13, 2013
Reply by Hesh Breakstone

Hello all!

Just wanted to introduce myself, as a new member of the forum and someone doing preliminary research before I start my first instrument bui…

Started by Bryon Reihms in Luthier Talk

2 Apr 13, 2013
Reply by Bryon Reihms

carlo robelli bridge plate

Here is a Carlo Robelli cutaway with an under the saddle pickup. The bridge is starting to separate from the top due to the bridge plate (s…

Started by Lee Gendvilas in Luthier Talk

7 Apr 11, 2013
Reply by michael mcclain

Frankenstrat advice

I'm brand new to FRETS.NET.  This is my first post, and hoping to get some feedback from some of you folks.  I have an 1983 American Strat…

Started by Eric Higgins in Luthier Talk

5 Apr 11, 2013
Reply by Eric Higgins

Advice on installing a neck

Hi I have a new Martin "factory second" body and neck. I am looking for a guide on setting this up. I have found a lot of guides for "reset…

Started by Philip Warton in Luthier Talk

4 Apr 11, 2013
Reply by Philip Warton

Gibson EC10... Couple Things?

Hey everyone. Good Morning. So I swapped output jacks on this EC10, the owner complained of the static pop noise you get when they start to…

Started by David Edward Helmer in Luthier Talk

2 Apr 11, 2013
Reply by Paul Verticchio

repairs to '59 Gibson CW

I recently bought this as a fix up player for myself, and have questions about some of the repair issues.  I'll ask about two for now.  Whe…

Started by Dave Richard in Luthier Talk

8 Apr 11, 2013
Reply by Dave Richard

Comments on this top bracing style

...any comments/opinions on the top bracing in this pic? This is a mid-1800's martin style unbranded size 2 1/2 guitar that we talked abou…

Started by Art Baldwin in Luthier Talk

3 Apr 11, 2013
Reply by Ned Knepp

SG jr. hide glue or yellow for neck set?

I'm building an SG jr. kit,mahogany, and I'm planning on setting the neck with hide glue. What are your thoughts?

Started by Ken Desiata in Luthier Talk

5 Apr 10, 2013
Reply by Eric Steven Johansen

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