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60's kay Banjo

I'm working on a 60's Kay 5 string banjo for a friend,I found you article most helpful,But the part about loosening the neck was'nt clear t…

Started by Johnny R Rowland in Luthier Talk

7 Sep 14, 2010
Reply by Johnny R Rowland

Stratocaster vs Telecaster

Hi all. I have been playing acoustic guitar for years, and now would like to try some electric. I have a cheap Strat copy that is OK at bes…

Started by Arthur Sweeney in Luthier Talk

14 Sep 13, 2010
Reply by Doug T

Here's a couple pics of my most recent Gourd Banjo

This is a gourd banjo that I finished earlier this week and delivered to the customer yesterday morning.  Thought y'll might like to see it…

Started by Dave Fox in Luthier Talk

0 Sep 12, 2010

Travis Bean Pickup - replacement?

I have been working on assembling a Travis Bean TB1000. I hit a dead at pick ups. The last one I saw go on Ebay was $1500!  I am looking fo…

Started by Tom Krebs in Luthier Talk

2 Sep 12, 2010
Reply by Mac Walker

Reoxidizing rosewood

I'm working on a 1986 D28 that had a large (fist size) hole knocked in the back. Somebody tried to put the pieces back together. A few smal…

Started by David Houchens in Luthier Talk

16 Sep 10, 2010
Reply by Mac Walker

Squier Frets = Poor Tone?

Just got a Squier Telecaster to work on. Its an old 1998 model, and overall a good quality instrument. The fault is that the D and G string…

Started by Barry Crump in Luthier Talk

1 Sep 8, 2010
Reply by Tom Krebs

The missing link in restoring a Martin peghead

Back in the late 60's I practiced abalone inlay on the peghead of my 1956 00-18. Kindly remember it was only a 00-18 in those days. Someone…

Started by Jonathan Conant in Luthier Talk

5 Sep 8, 2010
Reply by Rich Mulcahy

Startocaster, bridge pickup problem

A customer brought in a Mexican Fender Stratocaster with 1 volume and 2 tone controls  The bridge pickup was not working in position 1, but…

Started by Robert Bander in Luthier Talk

14 Sep 4, 2010
Reply by Paul Verticchio

repair finger nail scratch in shellac

Can anyone tell me what is the best way to repair a fingernail scratch in a shellac finish?  Can you buff it out or should I pad more shell…

Started by Everett Stone in Luthier Talk

2 Sep 4, 2010
Reply by Everett Stone

Need some help with using the neck-jig....

I've been staring at my StewMac neck jig in the corner of the shop for about 7years now, never actually needing it, as most fret-level jobs…

Started by Mike Kolb in Luthier Talk

27 Sep 3, 2010
Reply by Pierre-Antoine Roiron

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