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Maple stained by glue or binding reactionRecently acquired a nice Matsumoto Lawsuit 4001 bass. As appears to be a common problem with these, the maple has taken a discoloration app… Started by Frank Capo in Luthier Talk |
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Mar 12, 2021 Reply by Frank Capo |
Compression Fretting with bar fretsHi folks, I recently acquired an early Martin, possibly a model 17, somewhere around 1867 thru 1889. No serial number but stamped on the in… Started by Nathan Peirson in Luthier Talk |
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Mar 8, 2021 Reply by Greg Mirken |
Any way to flatten a maple fingerboardI am doing a neck with stick reset on a 1928 National wood bodied Triolian. This guitar came to me with a previously stripped finish and m… Started by Frank Capo in Luthier Talk |
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Mar 7, 2021 Reply by Frank Capo |
California Strat Neck Color MatchFixing a major ding, I managed to sand through the finish on my Cali Strat neck. I would like to do a touch-up and avoid a complete respray… Started by Eric Jones in Luthier Talk |
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Mar 7, 2021 Reply by Eric Jones |
12 string string tensionsHello, hope everyone is keeping safe & well. I have a Guild Starfire 1V 12string, 3 years old with a set, three piece (reinforced) nec… Started by Brian T. Williams in Luthier Talk |
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Mar 5, 2021 Reply by Brian T. Williams |
Maxing out a banjo coordinator rod?Howdy, I have a question about banjo coordinator rods... What is the maximum amount a coordinator rod can be adjusted? Thanks for your… Started by Ryan Matzen in Luthier Talk |
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Feb 27, 2021 Reply by Ryan Matzen |
Framus Black Rose DeluxeI have a Framus Black Rose Deluxe arch top on the bench , the neck is very bowed and as the machine heads are large like classical type , I… Started by Len Biglin in Luthier Talk |
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Feb 25, 2021 Reply by Greg Mirken |
Vintage PickupI acquired a Madeira (by Guild) A-35 acoustic guitar with an unrepairable top. I am putting a new Sitka Spruce top on it. Just for me, jus… Started by Lee Baker in Luthier Talk |
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Feb 21, 2021 Reply by Lee Baker |
Paperwork!Hi, all! Professionals: what paperwork do you hand to a customer on completion of their instrument? I've a pre-printed form on which I scri… Started by Keith Somerville in Luthier Talk |
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Feb 18, 2021 Reply by wood addict |
Martin with alloy soundboardHi everyone , This is a Martin with an aluminium soundboard , the bridges on these tend to let go . This one has been reglued 3 times , tak… Started by Len Biglin in Luthier Talk |
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Feb 17, 2021 Reply by Brian Ostosh |
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