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Ovation finish dilemma

  We have a 'older' Ovation, model AA14-1, the finish has deep cracks all over the soundboard. It should be refinished, but, paint stripper…

Started by Chris Rochow in Luthier Talk

2 Feb 28, 2011
Reply by Tim Mace

apply titebond to damp or dry wood ?????

i read somewhere that you should apply titebond to water soaked timber... can't recall where i saw it..  i have always gone the dry route..…

Started by nick-p in Luthier Talk

6 Feb 27, 2011
Reply by nick-p

Gibson J100 with cracked bridge

Good evening. I consider purchasing 15-16 years old Gibson guitar with a very nice voice. The only problem is that she has a cracked bridge…

Started by Alex in Luthier Talk

10 Feb 27, 2011
Reply by Chris Rochow

Crack in top that needs a splint

Hello again,   I have another problem that I would like to get some suggestions about. The problem is I have a guitar in for repair that ha…

Started by Justin in Luthier Talk

7 Feb 26, 2011
Reply by Paul Breen

Gibson LGO with bridge lifting problem

Hello all!   So I just posted about another guitar that I was fixing the bridge on. And in comes another that I have questions about. The g…

Started by Justin in Luthier Talk

13 Feb 24, 2011
Reply by Jeffrey L. Suits

Cedar?

I scored from really nice lumber, cutoffs from a custom cabinet shop.  I looks like a cross between WR Cedar and Sitka spruce.  Some of the…

Started by Doug T in Luthier Talk

4 Feb 24, 2011
Reply by Rob Mercure

Removing Martin pre-amp

Hi guys , I have a Martin Dc16GTE , with a prefix premium blend pre-amp , the pre-amp has a rattle which is hard to stop , I would like to…

Started by Len Biglin in Luthier Talk

2 Feb 23, 2011
Reply by Len Biglin

Affordable inspection camera !!!

So....After rebracing an old Epi accoustic, and regluing some loose brace ends...Fumbling around up to my eblow blindly....Dry run after dr…

Started by thefishinmusician in Luthier Talk

25 Feb 23, 2011
Reply by Dave Fox

What to use to fill in the ends of the fret slots on a maple board?

I'm refretting and refinishing a one piece maple bass neck. I need recommendations for what to use to fill in the fret slots under the fret…

Started by Mike Baker in Luthier Talk

6 Feb 23, 2011
Reply by Tim Mace

correct bridge placement

  i'ma new guy to banjos - would like to make sure the bridge is in the proper place - can i use a tuner and the 12th fret like on a guitar…

Started by joe strummer in Luthier Talk

4 Feb 22, 2011
Reply by Tim Mace

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