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Advice for non-luthier, repairing a crack in a maple electric guitar neckHi, I work as a software maker, but I love stringed instruments and the art of making them. My first electric guitar is a japanese Daion… Started by John Engström in Luthier Talk |
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Jun 18, 2012 Reply by John Engström |
Matching New Sitka to Old Martin SitkaDeep into repair on a 1964 Martin 0-18 where I had to replace the top upper bout from the waist out (see pics) and wanted to see what trick… Started by Eric Steven Johansen in Luthier Talk |
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Jun 17, 2012 Reply by Eric Steven Johansen |
Bought an old Kalamazoo era Epiphone to restore...need adviceAbout a year ago I bought an old Epiphone Cortez acoustic with the idea of restoring it. The finish is in rough shape, and it has some maj… Started by Brian Stewart in Luthier Talk |
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Jun 16, 2012 Reply by Brian Stewart |
Neck reset problemHi Folks I have this little problem that some of you guys might have come across before... I have in my shop a beautiful 1977 Yairi YW1000… Started by Roger Williams in Luthier Talk |
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Jun 16, 2012 Reply by Roger Williams |
Neck bending troublesI'm having some trouble getting the neck right on this mid-60's harmony archtop. This is one of those all birch jobs with the steel reinfor… Started by John McDonald in Luthier Talk |
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Jun 13, 2012 Reply by Ned Knepp |
Which UV Cured Topcoat should I use?I know Taylor gets their high gloss topcoat from Simtec. But, they offer the following: 37x5 UV Cure Thick Topcoat37x1 UV High Gloss Clear… Started by Jeff Perkins in Luthier Talk |
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Jun 12, 2012 Reply by Guitar Fixer |
Archtop Neck FittingI am building my first arch top. I am ready to fit the neck. With a straight edge placed on the frets (before cutting the neck extension to… Started by Philip Secrist in Luthier Talk |
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Jun 11, 2012 Reply by Rodney Smith |
FINAL POLISHING - NITROCELLULOSE ??????????????????folks, just about to finish nitro clearcoats on a solid body, my question is, how many weeks should i leave it to cure before showing it t… Started by nick-p in Luthier Talk |
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Jun 11, 2012 Reply by nick-p |
Fender Jazz Bass with truss-rod problemHello I have this bass for repairs, is a Made In Mexico Fender 5 strings. The truss-rod nut can't be adjusted. In fact, I think that the t… Started by Eugen C in Luthier Talk |
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Jun 11, 2012 Reply by Eugen C |
Tips for gluing hard to reach BraceI just picked up an old Regal parlor that is missing the furthest back back brace. I made a brace and it is ready to go in, but I am having… Started by Matt Haugen in Luthier Talk |
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Jun 10, 2012 Reply by onewent |
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