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Jaguar needs string tree behind bridge

Hi everyone , this is an issue I have almost forgotten . A fender Jag with low break angle over saddles , There was a bar you could fit , l…

Started by Len Biglin in Luthier Talk

7 Nov 14, 2011
Reply by Len Biglin

1955 Gibson ES-225 Neck Joint?

What kind of neck joint does a 1955 Gibson ES-225 have, mortise and tenon? And, what is the best way to get this neck off to do a reset? I'…

Started by Jeff Perkins in Luthier Talk

6 Nov 14, 2011
Reply by Jeff Perkins

Thoughts on the " Rickenbacher " tone....How much was the pickup , and how much was the guitar ?

Thoughts ??

Started by thefishinmusician in Luthier Talk

4 Nov 12, 2011
Reply by Josh Fuller

1918 Gibson F2 Restoration

Hi all, I'm new here and wanted to extend a thank you to Frank Ford for his information regarding a Gibson top cave-in .  My husband and I…

Started by Annette & Nowell in Luthier Talk

0 Nov 10, 2011

Guild DC1 needs reset

Hi all , I have a guild in the shop for a neck reset , I have not done a reset on a cut-away before . It has a wide heel that goes across t…

Started by Len Biglin in Luthier Talk

5 Nov 10, 2011
Reply by Len Biglin

Fishy Solution?

I've recently had my attention drawn to Romanillos' advocacy of fish glue for guitar building. Apparently it has a good grab like HHG but a…

Started by Dave Yelverton in Luthier Talk

9 Nov 9, 2011
Reply by Gabriel Dehoyos

Plek

 has anyone ever toyed with going out and Having a plek machine do the fret work on a new construction instrument ? Ive been thinking of th…

Started by FRANK in Luthier Talk

37 Nov 9, 2011
Reply by Russell Vance

Yamaha FG-230 12 string bridge plate

I now have a a Yamaha FG-230 12 string that was donated to my school district and given to me to use for my general/vocal/pre-K music class…

Started by Lee Gendvilas in Luthier Talk

8 Nov 8, 2011
Reply by Tim Mace

Cutting and finishing wood binding strips

Attached is a suggestion for making wood binding strips.Making_Guitar_Binding_Strips.doc

Started by Dave Hanna in Luthier Talk

4 Nov 7, 2011
Reply by Pierre-Antoine Roiron

Archtop Top Thickness

I am building my first arch top guitar. I have carved the top for X-bracing (see picture). The thickness is around 0.250 inches down the ce…

Started by Philip Secrist in Luthier Talk

1 Nov 5, 2011
Reply by Rodney Smith

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