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making a freted bass fretless

what is the best method?

Started by Todd Baker in Luthier Talk

5 Aug 9, 2009
Reply by Todd Baker

Truss Rod Nuts

Looking for a source for Fender Mexico truss nut. I have a strat with a stripped nut. It's an allen nut, and appears to be 4.5mm. It's roun…

Started by Tom Krebs in Luthier Talk

3 Aug 7, 2009
Reply by Tom Krebs

A Quick way i have been repairing head stalks but i still need help with ?

Has been to Remove all the head cap of the main piece i will use either a disc sander or a belt sander to kiss the head cap or until the fi…

Started by FRANK in Luthier Talk

5 Aug 5, 2009
Reply by William F.Eden

What happens when you stick a guitar case in a Mini, in full sun, for 8 hours and 40 minutes

On another forum, several have us have been doing some experiments involving cars in hot sun - inside temp vs. outside temp, ttrunk temp vs…

Started by John Bushouse in Luthier Talk

17 Aug 5, 2009
Reply by Ron Frazier

V-shaped gold-plated brass string-thru tailpiece for Original & Historic 1958-1958 Flying V

As regards Flying V's, the 1958-1959 originals, as you will all know, had a V-shaped brass/gold-plated strings-thru-body tailpiece. Do Gibs…

Started by David Nelson in Metalworking, Machining, Tool & Fixture Making for Luthiers

8 Aug 4, 2009
Reply by Tom Krebs

Reset Help

I am attempting to reset the neck on a cheap guitar that I just got and would appreciate any thoughts that you may have. I am a complete no…

Started by Michael Kelly in Luthier Talk

6 Aug 3, 2009
Reply by Michael Kelly

Nut slot question?

I was fine tuning the set-up on my guitar the other night and following the information on Fret.Com where Frank shows how to set the nut sl…

Started by gordon in Luthier Talk

7 Aug 3, 2009
Reply by Antonio Cotichini

double trouble

hey guys and Gals I am always up for suggestions from this crowd I have a customer with a double bass .and she dropped it this morning it h…

Started by FRANK in Luthier Talk

8 Aug 2, 2009
Reply by FRANK

My first post here -- Gibson L5 finish issue -- Sweat damage?

I was referred from another forum and told that there may be a better understanding of this issue here. A client has brought me a beautiful…

Started by Mark Wybierala in Luthier Talk

8 Aug 2, 2009
Reply by Mark Wybierala

Exploring & Flying Limba wood...White (Korina) & Black

Hello to one & all...... Anyone know of a supplier who has White Limba (aka Korina, Afara, the name used in the UK) and Black Limba???…

Started by David Nelson in Luthier Talk

1 Aug 2, 2009
Reply by Mac Walker

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