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Long flat surface for sanding neck blanks

Hi all, I read a one of the other discussions about using granite, marble tile or glass as a flat sanding surface but other than expensive…

Started by Michael Moody II in Luthier Talk

8 Feb 7, 2012
Reply by Charlie Hoffman

Gibson LG-0

A friend of mine handed me a  Gibson LG-0 today and gave me this info:   Gibson lg-o 1969 serial #,1970 peg head . Spruce top, mahogany sid…

Started by Lee Gendvilas in Luthier Talk

10 Feb 7, 2012
Reply by Tim Mace

Veneer sources

Hi!   Can any of you suggest some sources for "exotic"  veneers?  I am considering using it on solid bodies to enhance the look. Many thank…

Started by Chris Rochow in Luthier Talk

10 Feb 5, 2012
Reply by Eric Steven Johansen

national restoration

new to the site. im restoring a 1931 national duolin. the neck socket separated many years ago. this failure destroyed the fingerboard.im g…

Started by chip griffin in Luthier Talk

4 Feb 4, 2012
Reply by Eric Steven Johansen

Methods to remove a violin back

To make a long story short, I was given a box with a completely disassembled violin...and extra parts. I proceeded to rebuild, refinish. No…

Started by Jerry Ryan in Luthier Talk

7 Feb 4, 2012
Reply by Jerry Ryan

Polyester finish

I have a guitar that I am repairing the peghead. It has a polyester finish (Guild GAD50). What can I use to refinish/topcoat the peghead? I…

Started by Jerry Ryan in Luthier Talk

9 Feb 3, 2012
Reply by Pierre-Antoine Roiron

Arm Rests

I'm making a guitar for someone who has a muscular disability and has trouble playing a guitar with a sharp corner on the lower bout.  Does…

Started by Jerry Mercer in Luthier Talk

1 Feb 3, 2012
Reply by Eugen C

Visual Analyser

I am trying to use Visual Analyzer to test my tops as I go through the process of thicknessing, bracing, installation, voicing, etc.  I've…

Started by Jerry Mercer in Luthier Talk

6 Feb 2, 2012
Reply by Jeff Highland

Wilkinson trem post hole issue

OK sports fans, here's another I thought this was just gonna be a simple set up that is turning into a bigger issue. Customer complained of…

Started by Christian Johnson in Luthier Talk

17 Feb 2, 2012
Reply by nathan clark

Crystal Frets....

A good friend of mine is coming over tomorrow evening and he asked me to take a look at crystal frets and let him know how to get these on…

Started by Hesh Breakstone in Luthier Talk

16 Feb 1, 2012
Reply by Hesh Breakstone

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