Mark's Discussions

Blackening Wood Strips for Purfling?
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HiHave a 70s Granada from Japan with a minor crush in the lower bout.Need to replace about a 4" section of six layer purfling (WhBlWhBlWhBl) that is totally missing.Managed to work out a way to get…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Mark McLean May 1.

Saddle Intonation - Yet another thing I recently learned from TWoodford Videos
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HiIn a recent posting here about heat stick alternatives for neck removal (my pair of foam cutting wands are enroute from Asia as we speak) there was a reference to Ted Woodford and his videos.I have…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Len Biglin Jan 31.

Luthier tools in Star Wars Universe
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Seemed to be the only one in the room on Thursday night who raised an…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Eric Gleason Feb 1.

Truss nut replacement for 80s Sigma DT-4 (Korean)
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HiHoping someone here might be able to help. Recently acquired a Made in Korea Sigma acoustic. 5mm truss nut is nearly rounded in the socket area so wanted to replace before using it further. The…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Jan 6.