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CNC router services

Is there anyone in the bay area that does cnc routing for mandolin plates?

Started by Rodney Smith in Luthier Talk

3 Feb 10, 2011
Reply by Doug T

Decent low-priced 12-string acoustic

Hi, I am looking for a  new 12-string acoustic guitar. Can anyone recommend one that is less than $300 but still good quality, that won't r…

Started by Arthur Sweeney in Luthier Talk

9 Feb 10, 2011
Reply by Jeffrey L. Suits

Archtop tail piece damage: Binding failure or?

I  have been collecting 1930's Kay Kraft two points for close to a year now. Each one of the seven I have bought has had it's own problems.…

Started by Kerry Krishna in Luthier Talk

16 Feb 9, 2011
Reply by Kerry Krishna

stripped truss rod threads

Hey guys! I've got a '97 Pbass with stripped truss rod threads.  (I'm sure its the rod and not the nut - I've tried several, along with spa…

Started by Ted Kritikos in Luthier Talk

1 Feb 9, 2011
Reply by thefishinmusician

Paint Chip

  I have an older Washburn electric (actually my son's)..it is a metalflake blue with lots of metalflake..it recently had a big chip knocke…

Started by DP in Luthier Talk

5 Feb 8, 2011
Reply by Donald A. Fortune

fretwire width

Does anyone know the width the fretwire used on 2006 Martin D-18 Golden Era? I have a customer needing a partial refret and do not want to…

Started by Chris Oliver in Luthier Talk

2 Feb 8, 2011
Reply by Chris Oliver

Removing Fishman Pickup from Vintage Martin? Effect on Acoustic Sound?

Recently bought a vintage Martin D-21 that has a pickup installed under the through saddle. I believe the pickup is a Fishman matrix as it…

Started by Stephen P. Johnson in Luthier Talk

7 Feb 8, 2011
Reply by Greg Mirken

Gibson "Gun metal grey"

Hi, I’m looking for formula, idea or advise how to mix “Gun metal grey” nitrocellulose lacquer that is used for Gibson Axcess guitars. Any…

Started by Alex Fila in Luthier Talk

5 Feb 7, 2011
Reply by Russell Vance

Mando stripped truss rod nut

Hello all,   I've got a "The Loar" made in China mandolin on the bench needing some relief in the neck.  (giving me a pain in the neck)   U…

Started by Gregory Hites in Luthier Talk

9 Feb 7, 2011
Reply by Paul Verticchio

Early 1906 Gibson A mandolin tailpiece problem/question

Previously I posted about a 1906 Gibson A4 that I'm renovating.   The mandolin is now back in one piece and I've fitted medium strings. I b…

Started by Mike Keen in Luthier Talk

12 Feb 7, 2011
Reply by Frank Ford

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