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String Tension IssueHey guys. I am trying to put .10-.47 Martin Monel strings (131lbs of tension) on my 1956 Gibson ES-150. Having a weird issue where the D a… Started by mr smits in Luthier Talk |
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Aug 20, 2019 Reply by Greg Mirken |
Hide Glue & Neck Reset QuestionHey guys. I have two questions. I will try to combine them in one thread so I don't take up the front page. 1. How long does hide glue nee… Started by mr smits in Luthier Talk |
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Aug 18, 2019 Reply by Walter W Wright |
Guitar ID - Clarence CarterAny clue what make / model Clarence has here? Started by Redacted in Luthier Talk |
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Aug 15, 2019 Reply by Frank Ford |
Broken Grover (Sta-Tite?) TunerHas anyone tried repairing one of these? I think silver soldering would be tricky if even worth attempting, as the shaft would have to be… Started by Carl Mesrobian in Luthier Talk |
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Aug 15, 2019 Reply by Carl Mesrobian |
Guild Stop Bar issueHi, I have a Guild Starfire 12 string with “tune-o-matic” bridge and stop bar style set up. A while ago, the stop bar ferrule’s started to… Started by Brian T. Williams in Luthier Talk |
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Aug 13, 2019 Reply by J R Emmett |
Drop fill is darkerI have a 70s Yamaha with a bit of a restore. It has some chips and cracks on the edge of the spruce top which I drop filled some CA on. Tho… Started by Gert van der Does in Luthier Talk |
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Aug 11, 2019 Reply by Greg Mirken |
Improving plywood acoustics sound: lacquer finish removalI have an old acoustic/electric AEL20 plywood guitar by Ibanez; the instrument really has a great look, play-ability, mechanics etc..... al… Started by Mikheil Tsitsishvili in Luthier Talk |
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Aug 10, 2019 Reply by Mikheil Tsitsishvili |
Quality work.Hi All, its winter time down under and we could all use a good laugh: every now and again our repair section get something that make you… Started by Russell Vance in Luthier Talk |
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Aug 8, 2019 Reply by peter meyer |
Split x braceSo I’m new to the page but wanted to get some advice. I have a 2011 Taylor 414 CE. I noticed this morning that the x brace is starting to s… Started by Thomas Klose in Luthier Talk |
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Aug 5, 2019 Reply by Mark McLean |
Spruce/Pine " Made In Sweden "I was gifted several 1" x 6" x8' boards with the only identifier is the sticker shown. I know there are a plethora of spruce / pine speci… Started by Redacted in Luthier Talk |
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Aug 4, 2019 Reply by Russell Vance |
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