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Using CA glue on broken mandolin neck

New to forum, Hello to everyone. I'm trying to save a Kentucky neck. In one of the articles on repairing neck breaks Frank mentions using b…

Started by Marek Keszek in Luthier Talk

3 Feb 1, 2012
Reply by Antonio Cotichini

Benson Guitar

I have come across a old Benson guitar. Does any one has a picture of the Benson signature? This guitar has a signature the seems to read O…

Started by Elias Perez in Luthier Talk

2 Jan 31, 2012
Reply by Elias Perez

Resonator guitar theory

If you treat the body of a resonator guitar like a speaker box, then plywood or laminated back and sides might be an advantage. Extending t…

Started by John in Luthier Talk

8 Jan 31, 2012
Reply by Donald A. Fortune

Arm Rest/Bevel

I've seen a huge trend in acoustic guitar building of incorporating a arm bevel. I'm curious how to do it. At the bottom is a pic of a guit…

Started by Jeff Perkins in Luthier Talk

4 Jan 30, 2012
Reply by Thomas James

HELP! Mandolin Pickups

        I repair mandolins and never have a problem with them. I have a friend that has asked me to research and install a mandolin pickup…

Started by Billy Etheridge in Luthier Talk

17 Jan 30, 2012
Reply by LARRY KLOSE

Gibsons Chambered System

Question guys how long has gibson been useing the Chambered System and is there any tonal highlights to it.

Started by Ian Supplee in Luthier Talk

3 Jan 29, 2012
Reply by Russell Vance

Tips on relicing a creme mini humbucker mounting ring

Hello, I am putting back together a 1973 Gibson Gold Top Les Paul Deluxe. About the only replacement part I have to order are the two creme…

Started by Steven D. Wilson in Luthier Talk

5 Jan 29, 2012
Reply by Steven D. Wilson

Frets to suit Takamine ?

Hi guys , I have never found fretwire that matches up with Takamine wire , it's about .093 X .035 , or 2.35mm X 0.9 mm . Dont know why they…

Started by Len Biglin in Luthier Talk

7 Jan 29, 2012
Reply by nathan clark

Loose end pin jack

I have a Baggs Anthem SL in my flattop and the end pin jack with preamp attached is loose from the inside.  My guess is that the inside bol…

Started by LARRY KLOSE in Luthier Talk

18 Jan 28, 2012
Reply by Chris Rochow

Plans Books For Building Dobros

I wanna build a dobro anyone Recommend any good books for constructing Dobro s or anyone know where i can get plans i really really want to…

Started by Ian Supplee in Luthier Talk

12 Jan 28, 2012
Reply by Ian Supplee

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