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Age of Gibson Tenor GuitarOnce 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 |
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Aug 30, 2017 Reply by Dave Yelverton |
Black Grain FillerCan 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 |
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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 |
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Aug 26, 2017 Reply by David Burchfield |
FingerboardsI'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 |
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Aug 24, 2017 Reply by Mac McElwain |
Frets with wide tangA 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 |
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Aug 21, 2017 Reply by Murray MacLeod |
Hofner Senator Neck RemovalGot this 50's Hofner archtop in which needs a neck reset. Anyone with previous experience have tips? Started by Keith Somerville in Luthier Talk |
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Aug 15, 2017 Reply by Claus Holm Jensen |
Need new tuners & knobs for Airline BobcatMy 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 |
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Aug 14, 2017 Reply by Robbie Collins |
Fret BuzzHi Guys I hope you can help? I have an ovation 6 string acoustic. All strings open there is no buzz individually fretted there is no buzz… Started by Brian Hemming in Luthier Talk |
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Aug 13, 2017 Reply by Brian Hemming |
Bridge and Saddle Measurement DifferencesRegarding measuring for bridge/saddle placement: In kits, Martin recommends adding 1/10" to the scale length and placing the near (sound ho… Started by Bill Cory in Luthier Talk |
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Aug 13, 2017 Reply by Roger Häggström |
Another homemade nut fileI thought this needed more views than it has received. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwyQ8srzEz8 Started by Steve Williams in Luthier Talk |
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Aug 13, 2017 Reply by Murray MacLeod |
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