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Need specs for a flattened pyramid bridge

I'm making up a blueprint from the 1889 Washburn parlor guitar I restored (Model 301) and since it didn't have the original bridge on it, I…

Started by Barbara Millikan in Luthier Talk

5 Aug 8, 2011
Reply by George Roberts

Fender Bass stripped truss nut

Hi Guys , this one is a modern Fender bass with the truss nut at the headstock , and access through a ring of walnut , or similar wood. The…

Started by Len Biglin in Luthier Talk

6 Aug 8, 2011
Reply by Len Biglin

moldy gibson

OK my beloved '39 J55 is being eaten by mold. How can I kill it? Every year it gets worse, so it seems. I have cleaned the exterior with na…

Started by scott gannon in Luthier Talk

5 Aug 7, 2011
Reply by scott gannon

NS design style electric cello

I'm looking to make an electric cello, somewhat like what NS design (Steinberger) currently sells. Basically I've had no luck finding cello…

Started by Mac Walker in Luthier Talk

2 Aug 7, 2011
Reply by Mac Walker

Cutting nut slots accurately

So, I'm sure this is a typical newb problem, but I can't seem to figure out the best approach.I couldn't find any obvious previous threads…

Started by Mark Pollock in Luthier Talk

24 Aug 6, 2011
Reply by Mark Pollock

Differences in installing stainless steel fretwire?

Are there any differences in installing stainless fretwire vs standard nickel fretwire? Should I go about installing it in a different way…

Started by momguitars in Luthier Talk

4 Aug 4, 2011
Reply by Murray MacLeod

First broken headstock repair

I have a Epiphone PR 150 with a broken headstock. The break appears to me to be "clean". I retrieved it from being thrown away from the Hig…

Started by Lee Gendvilas in Luthier Talk

10 Aug 4, 2011
Reply by Grahame Myers

PLUG CUTTER / DRILL

I have been making plug cutters for holes that are smaller than commercially available sizes.  What was of interest to me was that when cut…

Started by George Roberts in Luthier Talk

5 Aug 1, 2011
Reply by Paul Breen

old Gibson acoustic repair help

Hi Mr Ford, My old gibson has badly worn pin holes in the bridge and bridge plate. I removed the bridge and found it was glued in a recess…

Started by Henry Rancourt in Luthier Talk

9 Jul 31, 2011
Reply by Doug T

Stratabond Neck Care (Martin D-1E)

Hey guys. I recently acquired a Martin D-1E which has a Stratabond neck. I'm just curious on how best I should care for it, since people us…

Started by mosesleow in Luthier Talk

4 Jul 29, 2011
Reply by mosesleow

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