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Trem-Setter on a Floyd-Rose

I wonder if you ever try instaling a Trem-Setter on a Floyd-Rose. I have a Godin wich is quite buzzy even with a good set-up and fret level…

Started by mathieu thomas-guy in Luthier Talk

4 May 28, 2009
Reply by Marc Anthony

Restore my dad's D12-20 or?

I need to decide whether I want to have my dad's old Martin D12-20 12 string brought back to proper condition or let it rest retired and bu…

Started by Ray Brown in Luthier Talk

5 May 26, 2009
Reply by Paul Hostetter

New Martin D12-28

I bought this guitar new in January. Since late spring has settled in, the action has become too high. Is this a seasonal change or a resul…

Started by Richard Schreiber in Luthier Talk

2 May 26, 2009
Reply by griff

How to glue a crack in a new neck before laquering it.

Hi guys I have a new martin style neck in a kit , I found a crack half way up the bass side cheek while sanding. What glue is best here bef…

Started by Len Biglin in Luthier Talk

2 May 25, 2009
Reply by Len Biglin

What would you do?

While gluing up my face brace on a mahog top I tried to fill in a hard to clamp spot by laying a band of wood across 2 braces and clamping…

Started by Tim Mace in Luthier Talk

4 May 25, 2009
Reply by Tim Mace

peghead crack - do i really need hide glue?

i have a friends Gibson ES335 with a peghead crack i did some reading & hide glue seems to be the recommended solution, but i have no e…

Started by mark kaye in Luthier Talk

34 May 25, 2009
Reply by Len Biglin

glue question

I wondering about the liquid hide glue by franklin that stew mac has in their cat. has anyone had any experience with this product?? if so…

Started by Donald A. Fortune in Luthier Talk

3 May 24, 2009
Reply by Mike Kolb

bridge V pick up.

hi guys help required? ye i have a theory whih i shall attempt to explain and perhaps one of you kindly might enlighten me. would it be co…

Started by GEOFFREY BARNARD in Luthier Talk

9 May 24, 2009
Reply by GEOFFREY BARNARD

Method for cleanly cutting back fretboard.

I am needing to adjust the front edge of a strat's nut slot to accommodate an LSR roller nut. How do I make the cuts parallel and clean--I…

Started by Jeff Smith in Luthier Talk

18 May 23, 2009
Reply by Mike Kolb

Neck block glue failure

Neck block glue failure is splitting one side of top near sound hole. Not the more commom 2 sides. I can slip a gauge tool into about 1 inc…

Started by Michael in Luthier Talk

9 May 23, 2009
Reply by thefishinmusician

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