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How do I set a bridge plate in a new build?I'm a mandolin player and neophyte builder, so why exactly I have the beginnings of an acoustic bass guitar on my work bench is unclear. I… Started by Brad Elbein in Luthier Talk |
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Aug 3, 2012 Reply by Steve Williams |
1980's Taylor 512 - Fingerboard Top Crack - Worth it?Hi all - new to the forum, and first post. There is a 1980's Taylor 512 for sale near me, and the seller is interested in trading it for… Started by James Steffes in Luthier Talk |
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Aug 2, 2012 Reply by James Steffes |
1961 Gibson ES-330 neck joint repairI've been asked to make a new neck for the butcherd Gibson. A bad headstock repair, and a worse neck removal. The neck was sawn off, the… Started by Dave Richard in Luthier Talk |
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Jul 31, 2012 Reply by Dave Richard |
R.I.P. Rob MercureHello everyone. If you knew Robert through electronics and luthiery as I did, you know he was a wealth of information - some of it unsolic… Started by Jeff Mueller in Luthier Talk |
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Jul 30, 2012 Reply by Paul Verticchio |
Amy Hopkins, from the MIMF, needs your helpHi all,For those of you who have been members of the MIMF (Musical Instrument Makers Forum) in the past, or even just have been lurking dow… Started by Alain Moisan in Luthier Talk |
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Jul 28, 2012 Reply by Jon Whitney |
String Through Body.....Gibson SG BassHi, I've just acquired a Gibson Heritage SG bass that I have set up as best I can, but there is one problem; the string anchor points do no… Started by Brian T. Williams in Luthier Talk |
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Jul 27, 2012 Reply by Brian T. Williams |
What portion of a guitar does the customer look at first?I was watching a commentary by a noted luthier/dealer who stated the head stock is the first portion of a guitar that a customer looks at… Started by Phil Keener in Luthier Talk |
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Jul 26, 2012 Reply by Michael Tulloch |
Buzz on D stringHi, I have an issue with a fretted buzz on the D string, especially on the first 4 frets, it's a compound radius board, electric guitar and… Started by Samuel Soo in Luthier Talk |
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Jul 24, 2012 Reply by Jeff Highland |
Stump the band....What are these pegs from?Nice old Minnesota farmer's fiddle in the shop - 4/4 size. The question is, what instrument was robbed of these two pegs. Almost fit the co… Started by Randall Curtis Bowman in Luthier Talk |
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Jul 24, 2012 Reply by Rory |
Repair on neck of Martin 000-15 ... take 2Well, eschewing all of the expert and good advice, my young friend and I removed the neck of that guitar. We heated the fretboard attached… Started by Brad Elbein in Luthier Talk |
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Jul 23, 2012 Reply by Ned Knepp |
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