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Grover Parts

Anyone have a source for Grover machine head parts?  The white nylon/plastic washers, and the metal spring washers?  Also,  does anyone kno…

Started by Tom Krebs in Luthier Talk

2 Jan 13, 2011
Reply by Tom Krebs

shellac sticks, where to buy the best selection

Hello!   I am looking for a good selection of shellac stick for the shop I am working in two days a week. I saw on Frank Fords homesite tha…

Started by Tyko Runesson in Luthier Talk

3 Jan 12, 2011
Reply by Tyko Runesson

Yamaha Factory Tour Video

This is a fun video. Lots of interesting stuff here:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dP0d18tFjSY    

Started by Tom Krebs in Luthier Talk

0 Jan 9, 2011

I need help anyone no what kind of finish for a fast neck action

I am building a guitar for a customer and he don't want Laquer on tha neck because when you sweat it gets sticky.       Any one know  what…

Started by William F.Eden in Luthier Talk

25 Jan 9, 2011
Reply by Rob Mercure

Bridges coming off due to under humidifying?

There  is a thread over on one of the Forums right now with a person claiming that lack of humidity pulled two bridges of his two guitars i…

Started by Kerry Krishna in Luthier Talk

7 Jan 9, 2011
Reply by Kerry Krishna

Newbie here, wanted to say hi. Also, question about ideas for a work bench.

I came across this forum and thought it would be a great place to learn, especially after I read some threads.  I've always been interested…

Started by Craig Denney in Luthier Talk

16 Jan 8, 2011
Reply by Mike Kolb

Undersaddle pickup

http://www.frets.com/fretspages/Luthier/Technique/Guitar/Pickups/Matrix/matrix1.html After reading this article I feel like I can install a…

Started by Randy Sirota in Luthier Talk

3 Jan 7, 2011
Reply by Pierre-Antoine Roiron

Loose truss rod in an H47 electric

Hey Frets Friends- I have been working with a early 60's (i think) harmony H47 guitar.  thin, hollow maple body, one pickup, 24 inch scale.…

Started by Aaron Keim in Luthier Talk

1 Jan 7, 2011
Reply by Pierre-Antoine Roiron

any tips on sanding in curves?

first time builder here ... anyone have secret weapons in your arsenal for getting in the curves when sanding? I've made fairly quick progr…

Started by brian mastro in Luthier Talk

17 Jan 5, 2011
Reply by brian mastro

Problematic pickguard reglue- maybe I'm losing my mind!

1965 J50 with the thick celluloid p/g. I used LMI instrument glue TWICE, clamping with custom cauls inside and out. The THIRD time I resort…

Started by Mark A. Kane in Luthier Talk

7 Jan 5, 2011
Reply by Paul Hostetter

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