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JDL Bridge System Question!

HI, I have a customers old Gibson acoustic. Im not sure what model it is, but it's a tad smaller than a dreadnaught. The top is pretty bell…

Started by Darren in Luthier Talk

6 Jun 8, 2009
Reply by Darren

Steam bending mahogany to achieve headstock angle?

So I'm looking at the headstock on my '69 Les Paul Deluxe (gold-top) admiring the lacquer cracks when BAM, it hits me, there is no scarf jo…

Started by Mac Walker in Luthier Talk

8 Jun 8, 2009
Reply by Russell Vance

Reasonably priced arched top acoustic guitar kit

Hey Folk, Seems like the only way that I'll ever afford a decent archtop is to make one - an early '50s Epiphone slipped by me in Cinty ab…

Started by Rob Mercure in Luthier Talk

7 Jun 7, 2009
Reply by Rob Mercure

1960 Ramirez guitar

Where could I get some information as to the collectibility and value of a 1960 Ramirez guitar? I haven't seen it yet, so I don't know if i…

Started by Bob Gaddis in Luthier Talk

7 Jun 7, 2009
Reply by Bob Webster

Battery Pack repair for Epiphonic Six pre-amp - Help.

I had a battery pack come loose. I have no idea where to re-attach (solder) the positive negative leads. Any help would be greatly apprecia…

Started by William Lee in Luthier Talk

3 Jun 6, 2009
Reply by William Lee

Nut Size

Hi everybody, I need some information about nut acoustic size.... How much must to be nut tickness ?

Started by brums in Luthier Talk

14 Jun 6, 2009
Reply by brums

Satin finish maintenance and top crack repair

Again, my thanks to all who responded regarding my top crack on a Martin DX1. I was shocked by how much re-hydrating closed the crack. Had…

Started by Ron Moucka in Luthier Talk

13 Jun 5, 2009
Reply by Fran Ledoux

Bending curly maple

What precautions are needed to keep the dark stains off curly maple while bending ithe sides? Can it be done over a plain steel hot pipe or…

Started by Cliff Morris in Luthier Talk

5 Jun 5, 2009
Reply by Cliff Morris

American craftmanship at it's finest

Bridge reglue for a 1960s F##@@r King. Pulled the bridge off and look, ma, 12 holes. Either they were drilled in the wrong location, or the…

Started by Christian Johnson in Luthier Talk

9 Jun 4, 2009
Reply by Christian Johnson

New Epiphone Dove - A low mark?

This came into my shop today. Check out the bridge!

Started by Tom Krebs in Luthier Talk

6 Jun 3, 2009
Reply by Jeffrey L. Suits

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