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Some EXTREMELY rare candy in (and out) of my shop...

One owner, late-ish 1957 Gibson LP plain top sunburst. This guitar has never, ever seen the inside of a guitar shop since it left the store…

Started by Mark A. Kane in Luthier Talk

15 Jan 20, 2012
Reply by Mark A. Kane

Telecaster Nut Width

Hi all. I have finally decided to buy an electric guitar. I fell for the look, sound and stylings of the Fender Telecaster, but I have alwa…

Started by Matt Haugen in Luthier Talk

1 Jan 20, 2012
Reply by Russell Vance

scalloping a fingerboard

I know its a tough job to do Dans Book told me that but could someone give me a detailed how too for a scalloped board. please name all the…

Started by Ian Supplee in Luthier Talk

14 Jan 19, 2012
Reply by MrGlyn

Shellac finish care and general info wanted

I am awaiting delivery of a second-hand Big Muddy mandolin, which, in conversations with the maker, I have learned is finished with French-…

Started by Uncle Dave in Luthier Talk

8 Jan 19, 2012
Reply by Joe Fox

wood ageing

Ok i know this wood darkens with age and that stains and finish fade but my question is this. is there anyway of ageing wood like Taylor gu…

Started by Ian Supplee in Luthier Talk

6 Jan 18, 2012
Reply by Eddie Bax

Martin 21/2-40

I have what appears to be a Martin 21/2-40.  I bought it for $25.00 at auction many years ago.  It is in pristine condition, except for an…

Started by Michael Hugo in Luthier Talk

7 Jan 18, 2012
Reply by lonnie james barber

Another finish I wanna know how

Im thinking its a well done burst but then again it could be another EVH Like finish.

Started by Ian Supplee in Luthier Talk

3 Jan 18, 2012
Reply by Pierre-Antoine Roiron

electrical safety for guitar builders

I have provided piezoelectric transducers in a number of my instruments, which are all made from metal.  As a precaution I installed an ins…

Started by John Morton in Luthier Talk

15 Jan 17, 2012
Reply by John Morton

Post your favorite guitar finishing recipe

I own Dans book and read it like a bible its my main book i reach for when i do my finishing. But this is to all the pros out there if you…

Started by Ian Supplee in Luthier Talk

3 Jan 17, 2012
Reply by Frank Ford

Any way to save this old tuning knob?

Pretty sure that this can't be salvaged but i figured it wouldn't hurt to ask you all. As you can see from the pictures, the plastic corrod…

Started by John McDonald in Luthier Talk

11 Jan 17, 2012
Reply by John McDonald

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