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Tuner screw hole problem solved

I have a Fender American Tele that I installed Sperzel locking tuners on about 5 or 6 years ago.  Tired of the big tuning keys, and the loc…

Started by Craig Denney in Luthier Talk

7 Jun 20, 2011
Reply by Pierre-Antoine Roiron

Bridge Installation

Hi Guys,  I'm installing a bridge on a Gibson SB-300 bass guitar. This is a fix of a previous repair where the holes were drilled too big f…

Started by Cyrus Comiskey in Luthier Talk

7 Jun 18, 2011
Reply by Alexander López

Broken headstock re-reglue.

     I recently repaired this headstock and I used titebond with which I have always had great results. The join was as perfect as you coul…

Started by R.J. Fulton in Luthier Talk

20 Jun 16, 2011
Reply by STGuitarworks

Soundhole Crack Warped

I've got an old Gibson SJ Deluxe in the shop. It's got a number of cracks on the soundboard which I'm repairing. But, the wood from one of…

Started by Jeff Perkins in Luthier Talk

21 Jun 14, 2011
Reply by Jeff Perkins

Your FRETS.NET Moderator will be off for a spell

I'll be taking a much-needed "vacation," starting on Tuesday, May 31.   First stop will be Kaiser's Cardiac Spa in Santa Clara, where I'll…

Started by Frank Ford in Luthier Talk

44 Jun 13, 2011
Reply by Claude Galinsky

Fingerboard Extension Shim Advice....

I just finished a neck reset on a Martin MC68 Cutaway. I fought with this guitar for much longer than I expected and still have some touch…

Started by Gary Fried in Luthier Talk

5 Jun 13, 2011
Reply by Jim Bancroft

Strange Discoloration on Tortoise Pickguard

So I've removed a pickguard, very carefully, from the '67 SJ Deluxe most of you have seen my other post on. Most of it came off just fine,…

Started by Jeff Perkins in Luthier Talk

15 Jun 12, 2011
Reply by Jeff Perkins

How to restain an old fretboard in spots?

Hello. I have an old but nice Brazos 6-string guitar. It has some spots on the fretboard within the first 3 frets where the dark brown fini…

Started by Arthur Sweeney in Luthier Talk

5 Jun 10, 2011
Reply by Arthur Sweeney

re-sticking hide glue

Hi Guys , I have an old italian mandolin with some loose joints , will Titebond restick hide glue ok ? or should I cook up some hide glue ?…

Started by Len Biglin in Luthier Talk

11 Jun 10, 2011
Reply by Len Biglin

I am looking for tips on the Jem swrill water base finish .

Blue multi color swirl paint job - TheSwirling.com so you can youtube it done thats cool I have some questions though but before I ask has…

Started by FRANK in Luthier Talk

5 Jun 10, 2011
Reply by FRANK

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