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Luthier recommendation for MA/CT region or beyond

Hi Frank, et. al. This is my first time posting at Frets.net.  Have been a grateful student of your extraordinary collection of tutorials f…

Started by Chip Kaye in Luthier Talk

9 Jul 28, 2011
Reply by Doug T

Henry Schatz guitar

I have a parlor guitar, with a paper label glued to the inside of the guitar at the base of the neck joint it is a printed label, sez, "Mad…

Started by Joe Adams in Luthier Talk

12 Jul 28, 2011
Reply by Greig Hutton

Martin 00-18 (1973) pickguard curling -- again!

Hi Mr. Ford,   A few years back (I think 7 years ago) you re-glued and flattened the black pickguard on my Martin 00-18. It's been fine all…

Started by Catalina Cariaga in Luthier Talk

3 Jul 28, 2011
Reply by Catalina Cariaga

Gibson Fret Nibs

Hello Folks!   I am certain many of you are aware of the infamous Gibson Binding fret nibs and the gap that often becomes troublesome due t…

Started by Scott Wackerman in Luthier Talk

4 Jul 26, 2011
Reply by Scott Wackerman

Bone nut shims from LMI

  Just got a goodie-pack from LMI (the usual supplies, glue, etc.) but also took a shot at trying a new item they now carry.... .020" thick…

Started by Mike Kolb in Luthier Talk

5 Jul 26, 2011
Reply by nathan clark

Thoughts on Luthiery School Vs. Apprentinceships

Hey guys, I graduated from college with a B.A. in music with an emphasis on recording about year ago, and I currently work at a production…

Started by John Hunter Barley in Luthier Talk

11 Jul 25, 2011
Reply by Gary Fried

Pecan Wood

Has anyone built an instrument using pecan? Regards, Phil

Started by Phil Keener in Luthier Talk

8 Jul 22, 2011
Reply by Rob Mercure

supporting an Ovation top

I 'm having to refret an Ovation. There's no big sound hole only the little ones off to the side. Does anyone here have any ideas on suppor…

Started by jeff durham in Luthier Talk

3 Jul 21, 2011
Reply by Mike Kolb

Binding re-attachment

What's the consensus on the best adhesive to reattach a piece of loose binding?   My Unicorn & Mustang F5 mandolin has a small piece of…

Started by LARRY KLOSE in Luthier Talk

4 Jul 20, 2011
Reply by LARRY KLOSE

blistered lacquer: filler problem?

I have two bubinga steel string guitars that were left in a hot car & came out with hundreds of little, pimply blisters all over the fi…

Started by Neil R Miller in Luthier Talk

7 Jul 19, 2011
Reply by Phil Keener

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