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Input please neck issue

Hi guys. I consider myself fairly competent and experienced, but I got one that's stopped me. Patient is a 1980s Gibson 335 solid body (an…

Started by Christian Johnson in Luthier Talk

6 Dec 10, 2009
Reply by FRANK

guys i am trying to source crome domes with the inlayed tops the catch being

that i am looking for chrome dome knobs with out inlays already so i can inlay my own designs dose anyone have a contact who can provide to…

Started by FRANK in Luthier Talk

12 Dec 9, 2009
Reply by FRANK

almost no break angle... but don't really suffer from string imbalance

my taylor has almost no break angle on the high E string.... and depending on the brand of string, i can lift the E off the saddle... it'…

Started by Hann in Luthier Talk

7 Dec 9, 2009
Reply by Tim Mace

mid to late 30's D-18 bracing

Everyone I know in bluegrass talks about the late 30's D-18s. I have been told that they were braced lighter and this was changed in the ea…

Started by David Houchens in Luthier Talk

11 Dec 9, 2009
Reply by Evan Bradley

Softening plastic binding

I have a mandolin whose tailpiece has pulled and twisted the binding under it away from the body. The binding is very stiff from age, and t…

Started by griff in Luthier Talk

6 Dec 8, 2009
Reply by Len Biglin

Martin Pin Hole DIA ?

The dark blue Dupont auto painting is complete on this old Granada with surprising positive results.With the hand made replica of a 64 D-18…

Started by Rob in Luthier Talk

5 Dec 8, 2009
Reply by Ron Frazier

Suggestions for a laminate router for universal binding jig?

I've decided to bite the bullet and get a universal binding jig, like Stew-Mac's. Any suggestions on a good laminate router that would fit,…

Started by Larry Schultz in Luthier Talk

4 Dec 8, 2009
Reply by FRANK

Help with finishing,and active with passive pick-up

I have 2 problems right now. 1- I have tried to dye and clearcoat a circular spot on a Gibson Les Paul Black peghead,with diferent technics…

Started by Dominic Rocheleau in Luthier Talk

3 Dec 7, 2009
Reply by Russell Vance

adjusting action

i have a 70's Martin D18 and over time the action has become a bit high. I live in a small town miles and miles from nowhere so bringing th…

Started by Brad Towers in Luthier Talk

9 Dec 7, 2009
Reply by Magnus Hultin

Ever seen something like this?

I just put up a Frets.net blog post about it where you can read about it and see more pictures.

Started by Mark Riess in Luthier Talk

8 Dec 7, 2009
Reply by Mark Riess

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