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Distended sides

Don't often see any good solutions to this common problem....What is your favorite approach to this nagging problem ?...I'm facing one that…

Started by thefishinmusician in Luthier Talk

8 Jan 10, 2013
Reply by onewent

old japanese guitar identification ????

Japanese built in 1969 originally had 'Sheltone' on headstock. I believe its a Kawai Tele-star, but could be a selmer?

Started by nick-p in Luthier Talk

8 Jan 10, 2013
Reply by Russell Vance

Washburn New Model

I have a Washburn "New Model" parlor guitar circa 1920's(I guess). The top was shot when I got it 40 years ago and it has been sitting in a…

Started by Bob Gaddis in Luthier Talk

7 Jan 10, 2013
Reply by Eric Steven Johansen

Customer Service Question

Hi Guys,  I have a question for professional techs out there. I recently relocated out to Los Angeles from Brooklyn, NY and have opened up…

Started by Gary Fried in Luthier Talk

23 Jan 9, 2013
Reply by nathan clark

Scaly finish on an old Stella

I just picked up this old teens or twenty's stella bowlback with the intention to clean it up, string it up, and either enjoy it myself or…

Started by John McDonald in Luthier Talk

10 Jan 9, 2013
Reply by Hesh Breakstone

Need one Kluson Tuner eyelet 1952 Gibson EM-150

I am working on a mandolin that has been hurt. When it came to me, it was missing one of the original Kluson tuner eyelets(bushings) I have…

Started by Bob Gaddis in Luthier Talk

5 Jan 9, 2013
Reply by John

Broken Bigsby Roll Pin

So I have this old Chet in the shop, with the E-string roll pin broken off flush with the bar. New ones are available, for not a lot of mon…

Started by Randall Curtis Bowman in Luthier Talk

2 Jan 9, 2013
Reply by lonnie james barber

Frampton Les Paul wiring

Hi , Does anyone know how the 3 pickups are connected in the gibson Peter Frampton Les Paul , some suggestion of 3 volume & one tone ,…

Started by Len Biglin in Luthier Talk

2 Jan 7, 2013
Reply by Len Biglin

Printed Guitars

I find the whole 3D Printing future fascinating. This guitar video is great! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zf5LfmP2tzY

Started by Thomas James in Luthier Talk

3 Jan 7, 2013
Reply by Thomas James

Transparency: How far should I be actually going?

 For the 3rd time in the last 18 months, I had to just write a note to a person that may likely kill a possible deal that I buy a much want…

Started by Kerry Krishna in Luthier Talk

18 Jan 7, 2013
Reply by Kerry Krishna

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