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Is more break angle over the saddle better?

I know I have "enough" break angle but it does look as though I could easily increase it by cutting the string slot. I'm wondering if doing…

Started by gordon in Luthier Talk

2 Feb 10, 2009
Reply by gordon

Vintage Gibson hardware what is it worth?

I don't want to keep clogging up the forum with posts like this but, this seems to be the best place for info on this stuff. The tuners are…

Started by JasonG in Luthier Talk

4 Feb 10, 2009
Reply by Ethan

Sakura Beginners Set-Up?

Yes I know its got brutal action.Lad at work bought it for grandaughter asked me to replace broken nut and did a fretboard cleaning and rec…

Started by Rob in Luthier Talk

2 Feb 10, 2009
Reply by Rob

experimental 68 vox Apollo Bass

experimental 1968 Vox Bass Guitar a customer wants me to install a jazz pickup in a Guitar not designed for this pick/up my feelings are th…

Started by FRANK in Luthier Talk

2 Feb 9, 2009
Reply by FRANK

Harmony floating bridge

I have just been handed a little Harmony guitar for minor restoration. It needs a neck reset and there is a separated brace, but what puzzl…

Started by Doug Collins in Luthier Talk

6 Feb 8, 2009
Reply by Doug Collins

I just bought a Martin Guitar and I have no idea what size Allen key I need to adjust the Truss Rod

I recently bought a Martin D-15, should be a 2008 series. I have no idea what size allen key I need to adjust the truss rod, plus it's way…

Started by Chris in Luthier Talk

1 Feb 8, 2009
Reply by Greg Mirken

Finish Stain (May Be Dried Hide Glue)

When I recently had a corner of my bridge glued back down, the repairman used hide glue. I thought the guitar top was clean when I got it b…

Started by Brent Hutto in Luthier Talk

2 Feb 7, 2009
Reply by Michael Lewis

Pick guard - To add or not to add?

I recently purchased my first all-solid wood acoustic - spruce top, mahogany sides/back. Not a collector guitar, but very nice nonetheless.…

Started by Basement Jammer in Luthier Talk

3 Feb 6, 2009
Reply by Basement Jammer

To Remove Or Not Remove?

On my EL'-Dagas beater project Iam looking down the road . Right now I have the old axe all taped and protected reading for fret sanding .T…

Started by Rob in Luthier Talk

8 Feb 6, 2009
Reply by Rob

Internal Mic's??

Hi, I've just fitted my Avalon 12string with the Fishman Premium Blend pickup/eq system. This incorporates an undersaddle transducer and a…

Started by onemanband in Luthier Talk

4 Feb 5, 2009
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