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Deinstalling an Endpin Jack

I recietnly acquired a Martin Shendoah. It had a endpin jack installed. I've removed the jack and now I want to replace it with an endpin. …

Started by JimDean in Luthier Talk

4 Apr 14, 2010
Reply by JimDean

Chrome button for Gotoh sealed tuners

A friend was given a Sigma (CF Martin) guitar.  Looks to be from 2002.  It's missing one of the chrome buttons from the sealed Gotoh tuners…

Started by LARRY KLOSE in Luthier Talk

1 Apr 13, 2010
Reply by Michael P. Lemieux

Vega mandocello neck removal

Cylinder back.Has anyone some information on what the neck joint looks like?  I assume it's a dovetail.  Where's the pocket?  Thanks all.

Started by Robert "Yukon" Stubblebine in Luthier Talk

5 Apr 13, 2010
Reply by Robert "Yukon" Stubblebine

Building a coffin case

I came across a beautiful, but useless piano. Well, not useless, I am going to salvage the wood for a coffin case for an old parlor I have.…

Started by Matt Haugen in Luthier Talk

4 Apr 12, 2010
Reply by Tom Krebs

Comments rust busting tip from F. Ford's machinist site

If you go to Mr. Ford's machinist's tips site and follow it down you'll find this tip:http://www.frets.com/HomeShopTech/QuickTricks/RustRem

Started by Rob Mercure in Luthier Talk

0 Apr 11, 2010

Neck reset on a National guitar

HelloI had a request to do a neck reset on a National guitar. I've done plenty of resets on regular guitars in the past but never on a Nati…

Started by Michael P. Lemieux in Luthier Talk

3 Apr 10, 2010
Reply by Michael P. Lemieux

Need finish advice for Fender 1979 Jazz Bass

Can I get a little help with this one? This is a 1979 Fender Jazz Bass with the lacquer finish flaking off.Just a little light scraping wit…

Started by Robert Filippi in Luthier Talk

9 Apr 9, 2010
Reply by Robert Filippi

Removing the HUGE rosewood bridgeplates

 While removing a bridgeplate (the BIG ones) I noticed the center seam opening up beneath where the bridge sits.  I didn't heat my aluminum…

Started by David Houchens in Luthier Talk

4 Apr 8, 2010
Reply by Paul Breen

Opinions needed on (unique neck joint) reset.

I have a custom built guitar that needs the neck angle changed. I won't call it a reset because it really isn't set as it is. The neck is b…

Started by Gerry Garavaglia in Luthier Talk

12 Apr 7, 2010
Reply by Eric Steven Johansen

FAQ

Hi everyone. I have been reading a lot here and searching the posts for similar repairs I want to learn about and maybe do myself. First I…

Started by Jay Peterson in Luthier Talk

3 Apr 7, 2010
Reply by Jay Peterson

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