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Laquer problem over previously masked area

What is it that stays behind after tape is removed ? When spraying nitro over areas that were masked with tape , I get an uneven surface ,…

Started by Len Biglin in Luthier Talk

8 Jul 18, 2011
Reply by Kerry Krishna

Truss Rod Assembly on 12 String Bard

Hello- I have an older 12 string Epiphone that I am restoring.  Not an expensive acoustic but one that I remember had good sound from way…

Started by Robert Gleeson in Luthier Talk

2 Jul 16, 2011
Reply by Robert Gleeson

Tool for bridge plate removal

I have a Gibson LG-0 in for repair and I need to replace the bridge plate. I have a few tools to do this, but I would like to hear or see w…

Started by Justin in Luthier Talk

11 Jul 16, 2011
Reply by Magnus Hultin

repair on a polyurethane finish?

To all:   I recently acquired an inexpensive - but pretty nice - Epiphone WildKat guitar. The guitar is mint save for 2 minor gouges  in th…

Started by Will Travnikar in Luthier Talk

1 Jul 13, 2011
Reply by Thomas James

Neck block repair

   I have a 1970s Epiphone flat top guitar that has been my main performance instrument for a couple of years - it has a great sweet sound…

Started by Mikael Lewis in Luthier Talk

4 Jul 13, 2011
Reply by Robert May

How to deal with a dissatisfied customer you don't agree with?

Well, it's been a awkward time, and I'd like to have your opinions as pro luthiers. A new customer brought his old 100$ (maybe less) classi…

Started by Pierre-Antoine Roiron in Luthier Talk

50 Jul 13, 2011
Reply by FRANK

remove ovation neck

Hey folks, new guy here. So I am a rookie trying to learn. I have a 2003 ovation balladeer. It has two bolts holding the neck, is it glued…

Started by scott gannon in Luthier Talk

17 Jul 12, 2011
Reply by Mike Kolb

Replacing buttons on replica tuners

I have a 1920 Gibson A-model mandolin, and I'd like to swap out the original tuning machines for a set of StewMac's replica "Golden Age Res…

Started by Jim Magill in Luthier Talk

4 Jul 12, 2011
Reply by Jim Magill

How did you got started?

A few days ago someone asked how I got into Luthiery, so I'd like to know how others got caught in this business. Can we tell how it was fo…

Started by Alexander López in Luthier Talk

8 Jul 11, 2011
Reply by Kerry Krishna

Glue roller

I'm looking for a glue roller that looks like a laminate roller that is used for counter top laminating- the only thing it is, the roller i…

Started by Donald A. Fortune in Luthier Talk

8 Jul 10, 2011
Reply by Murray MacLeod

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