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Top separation

Gibson Hummingbird took a top bash.  Top separated from the lining on center bass bout for about 6 inches.  A few cracks in lining as well.…

Started by Christian Johnson in Luthier Talk

4 Dec 20, 2012
Reply by Christian Johnson

Off-gassing plastic and spontaneous combustion: Have you seen it?

 A friend just posted an amazing photo on Facebook of an acoustic guitar that looks to be about 100 years old, with a giant pickguard that…

Started by Kerry Krishna in Luthier Talk

27 Dec 20, 2012
Reply by Ron Frazier

Two New Builds

Here's my latest two First a seven string Flamenco negra EIR back and sides engleman top falcate braced Australian Red Cedar neck with Ring…

Started by Jeff Highland in Luthier Talk

6 Dec 20, 2012
Reply by Paul Verticchio

Info on maker of vintage BRW Parlor?

There is no label and only a faint and incomplete stamp on the back joint reinforcing strip that I cannot make out or recognize.  Does anyo…

Started by harrison phipps in Luthier Talk

3 Dec 20, 2012
Reply by George Roberts

Repair for daughter's Yamaha

Hello, Attached is a photo of a chip on the face of a Yamaha cg192 I am attempting to repair for my daughter.  I believe the guitar has a "…

Started by Wade in Luthier Talk

3 Dec 19, 2012
Reply by Robbie Collins

Bass truss rod length

Hi this is my first post Anyway I have a question about the length of a oversized bass The scale Is approximatly 39 inches The neck is 2 fe…

Started by Zeke Reynolds in Luthier Talk

7 Dec 17, 2012
Reply by Russell Vance

1940s Gibson L-00 Neck Reset

I have a 1940's Gibson L-00 (not sure of the exact year) guitar in my shop that needs a neck reset. I am assuming this will be the normal n…

Started by Philip Secrist in Luthier Talk

6 Dec 15, 2012
Reply by John Cartwright

Repair practices and standards.

Comrades, Two recent discussions have caused me some concern from a technician point of view. The reason I say this is that both issues if…

Started by Russell Vance in Luthier Talk

50 Dec 15, 2012
Reply by William F.Eden

A few details about SM's Ultimate Vise wanted

Hi guys, I'm a planning to make an ultimate vise myself, so if anyone has the SM's ultimate vise, would you care to share a detailed pictu…

Started by tadej bratkovic in Luthier Talk

4 Dec 14, 2012
Reply by Mike Kolb

To paint or not to paint

Merry Christmas to all. I am in somewhat of a quandary. I am currently restoring a mid-19th century German guitar. Good straight neck, most…

Started by Steve Bettesworth in Luthier Talk

13 Dec 11, 2012
Reply by Steve Bettesworth

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