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Best Martin Strings

Hi gang - I know string selection is a personal preference. Since I am due for a new set of strings, I have read that Addario strings seem…

Started by Rob in Luthier Talk

23 Aug 13, 2010
Reply by Rob

Question about Oscar Schmidt Stella finish

Hello I recently acquired an O.S. Stella Grand Concert guitar - circa late 1920's. Its quite structurally sound, however the major issue is…

Started by Frank Capo in Luthier Talk

4 Aug 13, 2010
Reply by Frank Capo

Bridge removal

I need to remove the bridge on a tenor ukulele.  It was attached with titebond original.  Any suggestions would be appreciated? Thank you…

Started by John McDonald in Luthier Talk

13 Aug 12, 2010
Reply by John McDonald

Inlays becoming proud of fretboard?

 I have no idea what could be going on with this guitar. It is s 70s Fender plywood guitar with the snowflake inlays. There are no signs at…

Started by Kerry Krishna in Luthier Talk

5 Aug 12, 2010
Reply by Kerry Krishna

Hand Rubbed Nitro Finish

Hello Hello!! What would be the best material to apply the lacquer? At the moment I'm using regular flannel and I'm getting alot of "fuzzie…

Started by Eclipse Wizard in Luthier Talk

4 Aug 11, 2010
Reply by Eclipse Wizard

1927 Gibson A1 snake head - advice needed on color and refinishing

Greetings from England. I've recently bought a 1927 blackface A1 (82390 in the Archive). It's very sound structurally, has a good voice and…

Started by Mike Keen in Luthier Talk

13 Aug 11, 2010
Reply by Mike Keen

Rickenbacker bridges

Anyone out there know what metal was used in the individual saddles on Ricky electrics ?..My guess is aluminum, but I could and have been w…

Started by thefishinmusician in Luthier Talk

11 Aug 9, 2010
Reply by Pierre-Antoine Roiron

Super Glue Solvent on Poly finishes

Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone knew the affects of a super glue solvent on polyester finishes? I use a product called super solvent ma…

Started by Eclipse Wizard in Luthier Talk

3 Aug 7, 2010
Reply by Eclipse Wizard

Oops...I've hit a tipping point tinkering with my D-18

Any advice to help me restore the tone to my 1974 D-18 would be greatly appreciated, thank you. I have inadvertently tinkered with its inna…

Started by Roger Johnson in Luthier Talk

10 Aug 7, 2010
Reply by Pierre-Antoine Roiron

fingerboard leveling

Greetings,  I've got a 1962 Gibson Les Paul Custom (3 pickup SG style body) in my shop for some major repair work including a refret.    It…

Started by Gregory Hites in Luthier Talk

16 Aug 6, 2010
Reply by Pierre-Antoine Roiron

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