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Old Brown Glue

http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=69158&cat=51&ap=2 Has anyone tried this glue or see any potential problems with it re…

Started by Tim Frank in Luthier Talk

5 Apr 15, 2012
Reply by Doug Berch

Stella guitar restoration

I have here some pre-war Stella guitars to restore:   These guitars must have been taken to Germany to be used as a weapon for killi…

Started by Tai Fu in Luthier Talk

4 Apr 14, 2012
Reply by Ned Knepp

Repair of Gibson Mandocello top

I thought Frank's article on the repair of the top sink on a Gibson K-2 mandocello was certainly up there with his usual level of excellenc…

Started by Bernie Daniel in Luthier Talk

20 Apr 12, 2012
Reply by Kerry Krishna

Removing a pickguard from a 1968 Gibson SJ Deluxe

I have a 1968 Gibson SJ Deluxe guitar that has a broken pick guard that the fellow who brought it to me would like replaced. I have been ab…

Started by Philip Secrist in Luthier Talk

5 Apr 10, 2012
Reply by mike carne

David Russel Young - The Steel String Guitar: Construction and Repair

I don't have this in my collection, but have seen many references. It's available used on Amazon for roughly $100!  Reviews anyone?

Started by Thomas James in Luthier Talk

8 Apr 8, 2012
Reply by Jay Gordon

Stew-Mac's PowerKnife

Hi, has anyone used a PowerKnife, and if so, do you like it? Thanks.:)

Started by Frank Medina in Luthier Talk

2 Apr 8, 2012
Reply by Frank Medina

RIP JIM MARSHELL

I just thought i would add a little something on here about the recent passing of the great jim marshell the founder and inventor of the ma…

Started by Ian Supplee in Luthier Talk

5 Apr 7, 2012
Reply by Mark A. Kane

drilling for an endpin, in an Ovation

I would like to install a p/u, and 1/2" endpin, in my circa 1979 Ovation Ballader.  Can I simply remove the strap pin, and carefully drill…

Started by Dave Richard in Luthier Talk

2 Apr 7, 2012
Reply by Dave Richard

When to file when to replace frets?

I have a Guild guitar that has the typical fret grooves, not bad but are creating buzz. Is there a rule of thumb as to replacement vs filin…

Started by Jerry Ryan in Luthier Talk

8 Apr 6, 2012
Reply by lonnie james barber

Broken headstocks and cheap hardshell cases

I know why it happens but it seems like 80% of the headstock repairs I get are from this scenario. Is it just me or is this combination a f…

Started by John in Luthier Talk

6 Apr 4, 2012
Reply by Pierre-Antoine Roiron

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