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Repair Advice for Gary Baker’s cherry-red Gibson ES345TDC

Gary Baker’s cherry-red Gibson ES345TDC with Stereo-wiring, Varitone, Custom-Made plaque and side-to-side Vibrola tailpiece. Uncertain abou…

Started by Gary Baker in Luthier Talk

9 Jan 10, 2015
Reply by Frank Ford

Spoke Wheel Truss Rod worn threads? help needed please!!!

I'm having a problem with one of my basses that has a spoke wheel truss rod at the bottom of the neck. The first couple of threads on the t…

Started by Bassjunkie in Luthier Talk

6 Jan 9, 2015
Reply by Mark McLean

brad point drill bits

Happy New Year! I would like to get a recommendation for a good set of brad point drill bits. Looking forward to your reply.

Started by Lee Gendvilas in Luthier Talk

10 Jan 9, 2015
Reply by Mike Kolb

Rick wiring help

I have a fairly new Rickenbacker 330 on my bench.  The neck pickup has nearly no output, but measures the same as the bridge when disconnec…

Started by Brian Hart in Luthier Talk

13 Jan 9, 2015
Reply by Russell Vance

Shop Hours vs. Appointments

Hi All, This question is mostly aimed at others running a one man shop, but I would welcome any input.   A few months ago I moved my shop…

Started by Jon Hiltbrand in Luthier Talk

16 Jan 7, 2015
Reply by Jon Hiltbrand

Martin 000 18 has F/B cut at 14th.

Hi guys , I am doing a neck reset on a 66 000 18 and all went well , but after I had the neck off , the extension drooped and fell off , it…

Started by Len Biglin in Luthier Talk

2 Jan 7, 2015
Reply by Len Biglin

Vintage Martin restoration

Hi folks, Found a 1927 Martin in pretty bad shape. Needs at the least bar frets and possibly neck reset. Cracks on the top and back as wel…

Started by Mike Higgins in Luthier Talk

9 Jan 7, 2015
Reply by Mike Higgins

GUILD head-stock resto.

  The victim: '69 Hoboken D-50...the prob.: deterioration of plastic headstock over-lay...it's beyond hope and must be re&re'd. The mai…

Started by keith angus in Luthier Talk

2 Jan 7, 2015
Reply by Robbie Collins

Can anyone help identify this vintage 12 string guitar?

My son just bought a vintage 12 string at a small music store in our town. He loves the sound and we have been trying to identify the brand…

Started by Barry Dollar in Luthier Talk

11 Jan 4, 2015
Reply by Ian Barker

Neck joint on a Aria A558 classical guitar.

I'm looking for a little insight on the neck joint for my Aria A558 classical guitar that needs a reset.  Its a very nice guitar with rosew…

Started by John Yungbluth in Luthier Talk

9 Jan 3, 2015
Reply by David Farmer

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