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Need some help finding parts for National Resonator Mandolin

Hello All, I have a National resonator mandolin in the shop for some things and I'm at a loss as to where I might find some parts.... I do…

Started by Justin in Luthier Talk

3 Sep 5, 2012
Reply by Paul Hostetter

Removing scratches on an ebony board

What's the best way to remove scratches left by utility knife, the customer was using to remove crud where frets sit on the board. It's pur…

Started by tadej bratkovic in Luthier Talk

11 Sep 4, 2012
Reply by tadej bratkovic

String Ball ends

  First I would like to say hi, I havent posted on here in a while.Been following the freebie cheepie tools. Actually used on of the sugges…

Started by lonnie james barber in Luthier Talk

14 Sep 2, 2012
Reply by lonnie james barber

Gibson A4 heel crack advice needed on best way to repair

I recently picked up a Gibson A4 cheaply. Serial number is unreadable but factory order number is 11120 making it about 1918. The neck loo…

Started by Mike Keen in Luthier Talk

7 Sep 1, 2012
Reply by Tim Mace

Casino fret wire?

Hi everyone, just joined the forum so making a first post.  I repair fretted instruments in the Manchester area in England, also make a few…

Started by Glen Havelock in Luthier Talk

3 Aug 31, 2012
Reply by Gregory Hites

Using an Arbor Press for fretting

I've already got a 1-ton arbor press that I'd like to use for press-fitting frets. I was going to order Stew-Mac's arbor press caul, but no…

Started by Larry Schultz in Metalworking, Machining, Tool & Fixture Making for Luthiers

23 Aug 29, 2012
Reply by Dan Pennington

Can I tune a tenor banjo like a mandolin ?

Hey guys I am In need of a answer from a mandolin banjo expert can I tune a tenor banjo like a mandolin ? is there a need for change in gau…

Started by FRANK in Luthier Talk

13 Aug 28, 2012
Reply by Allen L Wall

Finish Crack Touch Up

I have performed many finish touch ups with great success, but this one makes me a little nervous. I have a Martin OM-28 on my bench with a…

Started by Philip Secrist in Luthier Talk

3 Aug 28, 2012
Reply by Eric Steven Johansen

Gibson Chet CEC

Hi I am looking for a Sound Hole Cover for a Gibson Chet Atkins CE or CEC. Any ideas where I might find one. I would even buy the complete…

Started by Fred Dixon in Luthier Talk

0 Aug 27, 2012

Tuner Hole Cracks

Greetings,   I'm working on an early 60's Epiphone with cracks running through the tuner holes.   I made some tapered dowels to spread the…

Started by Gregory Hites in Luthier Talk

11 Aug 26, 2012
Reply by Randall Curtis Bowman

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