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What design of neck joint on Gibson J40?

Hi everybody, I'm contemplating my first neck reset on a decent guitar and want to make sure I know what I am dealing with. The guitar is a…

Started by Peter Corp in Luthier Talk

3 May 18, 2009
Reply by Nick Anthony

Epoxied Bridge

A customer brought in a Tanglewood bowl bac today and asked me to sort out an over high action. On examination I could see the problem. The…

Started by Dave Yelverton in Luthier Talk

6 May 18, 2009
Reply by Jeffrey L. Suits

Bridge Plate Replacement Questions

I am replacing the bridge plate of a late 50's ladder braced Gibson LG-1. The original is made of spruce and is 1/8 inch thick. I have a pi…

Started by Matt Haugen in Luthier Talk

11 May 17, 2009
Reply by Nick Anthony

Nitro finish cracking

I completed a solid body electric guitar in December of last year. I noticed after five months old the finish is developing cracks ( one ju…

Started by Ed Perkins in Luthier Talk

6 May 17, 2009
Reply by Russell Vance

Martin OOCXAE bridge reglue

Hey guys! Just trying to get a few projects done on a sunday. I have a martin 6 String in here. The body is made of some kind of composite,…

Started by Randy King in Luthier Talk

2 May 17, 2009
Reply by Randy King

Bone or Tusq ??

Hi The great "Bone or Tusq" debate rolls on and on and I would appreciate some advice. I have heard that Tusq is the better of the two when…

Started by onemanband in Luthier Talk

7 May 16, 2009
Reply by onemanband

laquer finish removal

hey folks I have some questions regarding removal of a lacquer finish. i have an acoustic guitar built in the 70's that the top needs to be…

Started by vince sauter in Luthier Talk

2 May 15, 2009
Reply by vince sauter

Jimmy Page Wiring

Howdy, I am new here, and look forward to the experience. Has anyone ever re-wired a Les Paul JP style? There are a handful of circuits a…

Started by Rick Gentry in Luthier Talk

17 May 14, 2009
Reply by Joshua Levin-Epstein

Martin employee guitar without truss rod !

Hi, I acquired a Martin guitar which was made by am employee. It's probably made quite recently. The only problem is that it wasn't finishe…

Started by Playguitar in Luthier Talk

2 May 14, 2009
Reply by Russell Vance

I was talking to a bass guitar builder today he was explaining to me

that he uses the mandolin fret wire that it is much better for intonation i don't know personally but am asking if anyone has run acrossed…

Started by FRANK in Luthier Talk

3 May 13, 2009
Reply by Paul Hostetter

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