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Need help dating my Washburn guitare

Hi there! I just acquired this turn of the century Whasburn guitar, There is a serial number but no model number visible. Old black and whi…

Started by Jeff Whalen in Luthier Talk

5 Sep 5, 2017
Reply by Jeff Whalen

Summit fret tang nippers. Anyone tried them?

I need some new tang nippers for jumbo wire. Anyone used the Summit ones from Jescar? 

Started by David Farmer in Luthier Talk

11 Sep 3, 2017
Reply by Robbie Collins

Any luthier's out there have any pointers for charango

Hi, i was hoping there are a few luthiers, that may have any pointers for me, for making a charango. Any spects or measurments, or advice ?…

Started by Steve in Luthier Talk

6 Aug 30, 2017
Reply by Markus Schmid

Age of Gibson Tenor Guitar

Once again I would like to tap into your pool of accumulated experience and knowledge to help me to identify the age of this Gibson Tenor a…

Started by Dave Yelverton in Luthier Talk

7 Aug 30, 2017
Reply by Dave Yelverton

Black Grain Filler

Can anyone tell me how to get a black color for a pore filler? The Stew-Mac water base ebony dries out to a shade of grey (not acceptable).…

Started by Allen L Wall in Luthier Talk

17 Aug 29, 2017
Reply by Allen L Wall

Yamaha FG-375S needs a new truss rod - any insight?

Pleased to present for your consideration. . . . . . . . . Also, I'm a hobbyist, not a professional repair person.    I just acquired a 1…

Started by John Yungbluth in Luthier Talk

24 Aug 26, 2017
Reply by David Burchfield

Fingerboards

I'm thrashing around trying to find a good alternative to Indian Rosewood for fingerboards. I bet I'm not alone in this! Does anyone have e…

Started by Mac McElwain in Luthier Talk

14 Aug 24, 2017
Reply by Mac McElwain

Frets with wide tang

A friend's guitar needs new frets in his very old jazz guitar. The old frets have a tang that measures 0,0275". The frets are without barbs…

Started by Bob Steinarsson in Luthier Talk

1 Aug 21, 2017
Reply by Murray MacLeod

Hofner Senator Neck Removal

Got this 50's Hofner archtop in which needs a neck reset. Anyone with previous experience have tips?

Started by Keith Somerville in Luthier Talk

6 Aug 15, 2017
Reply by Claus Holm Jensen

Need new tuners & knobs for Airline Bobcat

My customer has this old cutie, and I'm seeking new tuners & knobs. The 6(on a plate) tuners measure 4 9/16" from E to E string post. T…

Started by Dave Richard in Luthier Talk

9 Aug 14, 2017
Reply by Robbie Collins

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