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Gibson A mandolin neck repair

I've just bought a 1906 Gibson A that had been dropped by it's previous owner. The neck has broken off cleanly (see photo).   The neck and…

Started by Mike Keen in Luthier Talk

2 Nov 24, 2010
Reply by Mike Keen

Gobson J-45 ADJ slot angle

I've got a Gobson J-45 ADJ that I'm to replace the original ADJ bridge. While looking at the original  bridge that came to me already off t…

Started by ianderson in Luthier Talk

4 Nov 23, 2010
Reply by STGuitarworks

home made Arbor fret Press

Hey gang, I just got bought an arbor press like the one i used while i was an apprentice at Rauen guitars. My question is, what is the best…

Started by Alexander Allgood in Luthier Talk

1 Nov 22, 2010
Reply by nick-p

Correct neck projection height for a mandolin ?

I have the back off of an old Italian mandolin for restoration and know the neck needs re-setting. Will slip the back to correct the neck a…

Started by Paul Lupus in Luthier Talk

16 Nov 22, 2010
Reply by Paul Lupus

Double Membership Or Split Personality

I just discovered that I am listed twice in the Members listing.  Same name but different photo - but definitely a photo of mine.  Either I…

Started by Dan Pennington in Luthier Talk

1 Nov 20, 2010
Reply by Frank Ford

Sign maker's tape

Does anyone have a good source for low tack sign maker's tape?

Started by Greg Maxwell in Luthier Talk

3 Nov 18, 2010
Reply by Greg Mirken

Kate Desmond

Anybody else getting invitations from Kate Desmond?  She sends emails thru the Frets system.  Says she saw my Frets profile and is very int…

Started by Dan Pennington in Luthier Talk

5 Nov 18, 2010
Reply by Steve Davison

Alvarez Neck Set

Greetings fret.netters,   A customer brought me an Alvarez from the seventies wanting a refret.   After looking it over, it's going to need…

Started by Gregory Hites in Luthier Talk

6 Nov 18, 2010
Reply by Jeffrey L. Suits

Guild Starfire Binding Issue

Hi all,  I used to hang out here before I opened my business and figured this was the place for my question.  I haven't done any binding re…

Started by Gregg Sprague in Luthier Talk

4 Nov 17, 2010
Reply by Greg Mirken

Gibson Re-issue L00 headstock

 

Started by Eric Carswell in Luthier Talk

23 Nov 17, 2010
Reply by Eric Carswell

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