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Do some Gibsons tend to get bigger cracks than guitars generally?

Are some Gibsons especially prone to get extreme cracks? Take a look at the pictures of this 2006 J-45: http://www.finn.no/finn/torget/tils

Started by Bob Steinarsson in Luthier Talk

4 Jun 9, 2011
Reply by Kerry Krishna

Lasers show how soundboards vibrate.

Here's an amazing set of pictures where scientists aimed a laser to different instrument's tops, so we can see how they vibrate at differen…

Started by Alexander López in Luthier Talk

5 Jun 9, 2011
Reply by charley erck

removing bridge that has been superglued

I have an 1960 or 50's Kay.. the floating bridge has been glued down, what I think is super glue or some simular product... any  sugestions…

Started by Alfonse Pagano in Luthier Talk

5 Jun 7, 2011
Reply by Alfonse Pagano

guitar body depth

I have made my share of acoustic guitars, but was always wondering what the purpose of making a body with a taper in the depth-- IE...  dre…

Started by Donald A. Fortune in Luthier Talk

8 Jun 6, 2011
Reply by Kerry Krishna

Looking for 250watt Heat Lamp in the UK!

Hi there,   I've been searching for a swing arm style lamp to hold a 250w bulb to try a neck straightening job for the 1st time. I picked o…

Started by Darren in Luthier Talk

2 Jun 2, 2011
Reply by Darren

Taylor Clear Pickguard Installed on Nitro Finish

Hello: This is my first time posting here. I am wondering if a Taylor Guitar supplied clear pickguard (permanent) can be safely applied to…

Started by Will Travnikar in Luthier Talk

11 Jun 2, 2011
Reply by Will Travnikar

sound hole cover

Can I use the mic and bridge combo and modify the sound hole cover

Started by alex johan in Luthier Talk

10 Jun 1, 2011
Reply by alex johan

Providing "Tooth" When Gluing

The back was almost totally off the 1890s "University of Michigan" parlor guitar.  All of the back braces were loose (only at the ends, not…

Started by George Roberts in Luthier Talk

21 May 30, 2011
Reply by Mike Kolb

What and Where?

Hello, I have attached a photo of a wooden strap peg / button... I have been searching online to get a few. No luck, What are they called?…

Started by Alfonse Pagano in Luthier Talk

4 May 30, 2011
Reply by Tim Mace

stringing a classical guitar

I've just seen a friend's classical guitar whose strings are wound in the OPPOSITE way. Usually, strings are installed in such a way they w…

Started by Alexander López in Luthier Talk

9 May 29, 2011
Reply by Mark Pollock

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