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Locking Nuts

I have an 80s Charvel Mod 5 with a lever type locking nut; 3 levers that when closed press down on a sloped metal piece to lock the strings…

Started by Jamie Lyles in Luthier Talk

3 Jul 21, 2010
Reply by Robert May

Finish repair on a Flatiron mandolin

 I have a 1995 flatiron performer A that has several chips in the finish. I am going to attempt to repair them by dropping in lacquer and b…

Started by Mark Ergazos in Luthier Talk

5 Jul 20, 2010
Reply by Mark Ergazos

Re-gluing a bridge

Because of a bridge lifting problem, I'm replaceing the bridge with a larger and lower one.  But now I'm left with this condition, a nice s…

Started by Jack Lord in Luthier Talk

13 Jul 19, 2010
Reply by Jim Bancroft

Poplar wood - curling direction

I've started using poplar for solid body electrics (Music Man style bass more specifically), and one of the things I've noticed is that the…

Started by Mac Walker in Luthier Talk

14 Jul 18, 2010
Reply by Rob Mercure

Just because, that's why :)

When things get a lil' slow around the shop, I can turn to a few "back-burner" projects that have been sitting in the corner too long.  I'm…

Started by Mike Kolb in Luthier Talk

17 Jul 18, 2010
Reply by Mac Walker

What to do with a Martin C-1?

There is good news and bad news. The good news is it is a 1932 Martin C-1 and I am getting it for free (it's not here yet). The bad news i…

Started by Rick Homan in Luthier Talk

13 Jul 15, 2010
Reply by Russell Vance

'61 to '66 Hummingbird Ceramic saddle - HELP !!!!!!

Hi all, I have two  Gibson Hummingbirds, a '66 and a '61 (really produced in '60 as it has "R" stamped on the dovetail block in front of th…

Started by Jim Testa in Luthier Talk

3 Jul 12, 2010
Reply by Charlie Hoffman

Potentiometer Problem

I have a Les Paul Special on my bench with P100 pickups. The wiring is an unmolested factory harness. Problem: Both pickups selected. The b…

Started by Tom Krebs in Luthier Talk

9 Jul 10, 2010
Reply by Russell Vance

Martin Tiple tuning button replacement

Hi folks! Before I get started, a big thanks for all the cool info and posts that I have been reading whilst lurking around here. The willi…

Started by Mark Pollock in Luthier Talk

5 Jul 9, 2010
Reply by Ned Knepp

How is Wenge for a bridge?

I Have some and it seems like it would be good.  How about staining it with fingerboard stain?

Started by Jack Lord in Luthier Talk

3 Jul 9, 2010
Reply by David Houchens

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