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New Organization...

After discussing Ov*tions on this forum and at the very same time the "low end line..." or Appl*use instruments on another forum AND having…

Started by Hesh Breakstone in Luthier Talk

18 Mar 29, 2013
Reply by Hesh Breakstone

Bicycle guitar

Just completed, an electric guitar that incorporates recycled bicycle parts.  You would have to know something about Davis California to un…

Started by harrison phipps in Luthier Talk

9 Mar 29, 2013
Reply by John Cartwright

Case for deep bodied 000

I think this question has been discussed...Years ago, I built a 000 with 4-5/8" depth at the end block, and have had it in a gig bag. I'd l…

Started by Dave Richard in Luthier Talk

2 Mar 28, 2013
Reply by Dave Richard

Rickenbacker Truss Rods

Hey folks,   Just had a Rick Bass in the shop with both of the (double) truss rods not working.  I took the nuts off and could actually pul…

Started by Gregory Hites in Luthier Talk

5 Mar 27, 2013
Reply by Gregory Hites

Top cracks: advice needed

This is about an 1977 Ovation "Balladeer" (solid wood top & neck). A working horse that has spent most of it's musical life outdoors, a…

Started by Bart van Weperen in Luthier Talk

18 Mar 27, 2013
Reply by Steve Williams

Parlor from junk parts

Howdy from Sitka Alaska I have been lurking here for quite a while and figured it was about time to try a post. I am just finishing an inte…

Started by Mike McConnell in Luthier Talk

4 Mar 26, 2013
Reply by Mark Pollock

MOP inlays question

Hello again   I have another guitar, an Ibanez Hummingbird replica from '70s.     I want to replace these block inlays with real MOP.   I…

Started by Eugen C in Luthier Talk

7 Mar 26, 2013
Reply by michael mcclain

Paisley Tele with the top flaking off....

Yet another question....Vintage paisley Tele with , of course , the top is flaking up badly...My idea.....LMI white glue under the big flak…

Started by thefishinmusician in Luthier Talk

5 Mar 25, 2013
Reply by Eric Steven Johansen

Refinishing old parlor guitar neck

Hey everybody..was hoping to get some ideas for refinishing the neck on this old parlor.It previously had a very thick and bad looking refi…

Started by John McDonald in Luthier Talk

11 Mar 24, 2013
Reply by Ned Knepp

Neck Alignment

Hoping to get a little advice on this one. I'm at the point of resetting the neck on this old parlor guitar and am a little stumped by how…

Started by John McDonald in Luthier Talk

8 Mar 23, 2013
Reply by Eric Steven Johansen

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