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K1 Mandocello... factory spliced neck?I have in for some work a teens Gibson K1 Mandocello. Can't verify year of manufacture as the label has been previously removed for a back… Started by Paul Breen in Luthier Talk |
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Dec 15, 2020 Reply by Paul Breen |
Question about neck dovetail shimsIn the past, when building guitars, or re-setting necks, I have always glued the shims into the dovetail cavity of the guitar. Is there an… Started by George Roberts in Luthier Talk |
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Dec 14, 2020 Reply by onewent |
Order of Operations AdviceFrank's Fingerboard Top Crack has been my guide in dealing with an MD-12 that has the same issue but one addition--the soundboard has split… Started by Bay Rum Around in Luthier Talk |
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Dec 7, 2020 Reply by Bay Rum Around |
Router RecommendationHey all, Can you recommend a good router for guitar work? Looking for something small (small shop with limited space) and want to cut pick… Started by mr smits in Luthier Talk |
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Dec 5, 2020 Reply by mr smits |
Frank's Solution for Bulging Sides Q.I read years ago on Frank's .com site about the set up he uses to align bulging sides to a back or top. So I made up a set of the aluminum… Started by onewent in Luthier Talk |
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Dec 3, 2020 Reply by Greg Mirken |
Martin with back crack.This is a martin D35 with a crack in the back , it has not extended right through but can be seen in the light as it distorts over the crac… Started by Len Biglin in Luthier Talk |
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Dec 1, 2020 Reply by Len Biglin |
Parts boxI found a bunch of kitty cremation boxes at the flea market. I turned a few into parts boxes. Started by Freddie Cisneros in Luthier Talk |
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Nov 5, 2020 Reply by Walter W Wright |
SJ200 with rubbery guard that's loose .Hi guys , This is a SJ200 gibson a few years old - not sure - the pick guard is the modern type that is soft like vinyl and won't stay glue… Started by Len Biglin in Luthier Talk |
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Oct 31, 2020 Reply by Len Biglin |
Tricky Crack Diagnosis IssueHi, My name is Dave Domizi and I run The Fret Shop in Athens, GA. I hope that you’re all well. I’m writing to ask for any experienced ide… Started by Dave Domizi in Luthier Talk |
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Oct 26, 2020 Reply by Dave Domizi |
Unwanted SignaturesHi all. I have a 1975 Guild F-30 with a collection of 2 year old signatures on it (black sharpie). I don't want the signatures and have sta… Started by Matt Haugen in Luthier Talk |
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Oct 24, 2020 Reply by Matt Haugen |
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