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Dumpster find!

Unbelievable but true - this was pulled out of a trash dumpster.  BRW back & sides, MOP inlay all around top & soundhole, no major…

Started by harrison phipps in Luthier Talk

21 May 28, 2012
Reply by Ron Frazier

Fishman Powerchip

Anyone installed a FIshman powerchip with mag pup and switch? The instructions say to use a on off on switch with the mag on one side the…

Started by Walter Morgan in Luthier Talk

7 May 27, 2012
Reply by Walter Morgan

197* J-50 Deluxe

My brother bought this guitar new at retail in Raleigh back in the eraly 70's. It has the square-shoulders and the big pickguard and regula…

Started by Bob Gaddis in Luthier Talk

13 May 27, 2012
Reply by Bob Gaddis

Tricone height change under strings tension

Hi there! I'm currently building a tricone inside an electric guitare with a Firebird shape for a customer. Does anyone have a tricone here…

Started by Pierre-Antoine Roiron in Luthier Talk

6 May 26, 2012
Reply by Pierre-Antoine Roiron

Martin HPL guitar

Another request for help.  I have been playing in a band locally. Last night a kid (mid 20s) came up and started talking. He wanted to jam…

Started by Jerry Ryan in Luthier Talk

15 May 24, 2012
Reply by charley erck

steel-string slot head

Can anyone give me a source for bushings/inserts to install in the string-post holes on a slot-head steel string that is using GOTOH open-g…

Started by keith angus in Luthier Talk

8 May 24, 2012
Reply by Christian Johnson

Mandolin with slightly sunken top

What is the method for returning a carved spruce mandolin top back to original arch..or even close? It is slightly flat under the bridge. J…

Started by Jerry Ryan in Luthier Talk

8 May 23, 2012
Reply by William F.Eden

Best glue for split ebony?

Hi, guys, I have an archtop I bought in 2003 made by the Grimm Bros., from Idaho.  I think they may no longer be building, I haven't seen a…

Started by LARRY KLOSE in Luthier Talk

5 May 20, 2012
Reply by LARRY KLOSE

Looking for step-bit drills...

Haven't installed a Floyd Rose in years, but a fellow is looking for a "80's hair-band retrofit" so away we go.   A tool I've used (and app…

Started by Mike Kolb in Luthier Talk

10 May 15, 2012
Reply by Brian Stewart

1960's Gibson J50 tuner gear

I'll try to make a long story short. About 2 yrs ago a little lady in her early70;s came to a local jam. She was just learning had a mid 60…

Started by Jerry Ryan in Luthier Talk

16 May 14, 2012
Reply by Paul Verticchio

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