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guitarron bridge

Happy 4th of July (a little early). This is a Lucida guitarron that didn't make it thru a doorway. I am blessed that I have my son's guitar…

Started by Lee Gendvilas in Luthier Talk

7 Jul 1, 2016
Reply by Lee Gendvilas

Pear wood fret board blank

I have a 1920's vintage banjo neck in my shop that needs anew fret board.  From research and word of the owner the original board was made…

Started by Chris Sisson in Luthier Talk

7 Jun 24, 2016
Reply by Ron Frazier

Fretwire storage

I've never been completely satisfied with my method of storing rolls of fretwire. I would love to see some photos showing how others organi…

Started by John McDonald in Luthier Talk

6 Jun 23, 2016
Reply by Hesh Breakstone

Ovation's Back bowl repair

HelloHow can i repair the composite material of an Ovation's Back bowl?The scratches, the cracks and the conection with the biding?Hope you…

Started by Manuel António Nogueira Rodrigue in Luthier Talk

11 Jun 23, 2016
Reply by Manuel António Nogueira Rodrigue

Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Hello Everyone, Q. Does anyone know what Brand of Nitrocellulose Martin Guitar use? I want to do some touch up on the top of an OMCPA 1 Plu…

Started by Steve Burch in Luthier Talk

15 Jun 18, 2016
Reply by Steve Burch

Reattaching Gibson Mandolin Back

I have a 1918-or-so Gibson A-style mandolin in my shop. It's in relatively good shape aside from one major issue: the back was being held o…

Started by Chad Gerbe in Luthier Talk

4 Jun 17, 2016
Reply by Chad Gerbe

Rare Aria Pro 2 PE185 Herb Ellis

Greetings All,  I finished this a few weeks ago & thought u might like some pix. Thanks for help, advice.  Binding Glue: after much res…

Started by Dean Sibley in Luthier Talk

4 Jun 13, 2016
Reply by Dean Sibley

Get well soon, Frank

I only today spotted this post by Frank Ford on the UMGF, dated 05/26/16 .... the relevant excerpt is as follows "Right now, I'm yearning t…

Started by Murray MacLeod in Luthier Talk

20 Jun 12, 2016
Reply by James West

Slip the block

Hey all… I've been enjoying hearing everyone's opinions of and methods of bridge shaving and wanted to collect some current thoughts on sli…

Started by John White in Luthier Talk

31 Jun 11, 2016
Reply by Joe Stodddard

Help..Neck Straighten and shim on National guitar

Hi all.  I have a question..has anyone heard of a way that a super strong but super thin material ( ebony)  that can be used as both a shim…

Started by danny mangold in Luthier Talk

3 Jun 11, 2016
Reply by danny mangold

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