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Gibson LG-0 restoration

I have a LG-0 that needs a new bridge as the original plastic bridge is not only cracked on the top, but 2 of the posts that the screws anc…

Started by Gregory Furan in Luthier Talk

5 Dec 10, 2011
Reply by nathan clark

very long radius beam ???

wondered if there is an alternative 18" [ or longer ] alluminium radius block to the stewmac version ?.  i need a 10" and maybe a 12" radiu…

Started by nick-p in Luthier Talk

2 Dec 10, 2011
Reply by Russell Vance

Instrument Insurance ?

I have friends who would like to take one of my instruments on tour to display and possible make a sale . And I am wondering can I buy insu…

Started by FRANK in Luthier Talk

8 Dec 8, 2011
Reply by Thomas James

On a budget Harmony archtop guitar repair

Hello everyone, I recently bought a 1963 Harmony Master from eBay on impulse for $100. Now I have to fix it. I'm 16 years old, I got no job…

Started by Andrew Taylor in Luthier Talk

15 Dec 8, 2011
Reply by John

D-28 Top Damage

Hi All, I'm evaluating a job for one of my regular clients. He just brought me a 1973 Martin D-28 which has apparently been worked on by a…

Started by Dave Domizi in Luthier Talk

9 Dec 6, 2011
Reply by LARRY KLOSE

Ovation Neck Re-set

Hi folks, hope all is well with everyone. I'm re-setting the neck in an ovation at the moment and was wondering if anyone has any good ways…

Started by MrGlyn in Luthier Talk

12 Dec 4, 2011
Reply by William F.Eden

Relic'ing a 51 Southern Jumbo that has a brand new sunburst

 After years of being sanded, my 51 Gibson is curing till Dec 10th in a spray booth.  The Luthier who did the work did an amazing job on it…

Started by Kerry Krishna in Luthier Talk

19 Dec 3, 2011
Reply by Kerry Krishna

Epi Masterbilt Bridge mis-aligned? Oh, and hello!

 Hello all my new friends, this is my first post. Glad to be here! I'm looking forward to learning a lot, by asking many annoying questions…

Started by Uncle Dave in Luthier Talk

12 Dec 3, 2011
Reply by Donald A. Fortune

Binding Tape

Greetings all,   I'm about to glue binding to the back edge of an old Harmony that I had removed to take the back off for repairs.  The rep…

Started by Gregory Hites in Luthier Talk

9 Nov 30, 2011
Reply by Everett Stone

Washburn, what kind of neck joint?

I am evaluating a Washburn with high action for a friend. I have concluded that it needs a neck reset and we are now discussing wether it i…

Started by Magnus Hultin in Luthier Talk

12 Nov 29, 2011
Reply by Tim Mace

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