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Mystery (German??) archtop

I had an interesting archtop come in for some work but it has no labeling or numbers. I'm guessing it's German, circa 50's but have not fou…

Started by Paul Breen in Luthier Talk

9 Mar 18, 2014
Reply by Paul Breen

Abandoned Instruments...when are they mine?

So i'm sure it's happened to everybody at some point.  Somebody wakes up, decides their guitar isn't performing to their standards, comes i…

Started by Brian Hart in Luthier Talk

8 Mar 18, 2014
Reply by Philip J. Hoffmann

Gibson Mandolin Pickguard Clamp

A friend is repairing an old Gibson mandolin and brought me two of the pick guard clamps to repair.  The one just needed a new brass catch…

Started by R Lamparter in Luthier Talk

0 Mar 17, 2014

Drop Filling Fender Poly Finish - Invisible Repair on 1978 Tele Deluxe Possible?

I have a black 78 Tele that needs its aftermarket TOM bridge and Bigsby B5 bridge removed, the holes plugged, and the finish touched up. I…

Started by Robbie Collins in Luthier Talk

8 Mar 17, 2014
Reply by Robbie Collins

Fretwork made easier

I was just looking for everyone's two cents on a couple of products.  I've had a lot of work in lately for leveling, recrowns, and a refret…

Started by Brian Hart in Luthier Talk

22 Mar 16, 2014
Reply by Len Biglin

Spruce for bridges???

I am having to duplicate the odd three corner pyramid bridges off of the 1920s Stromberg/Voisinet guitars. The prototypes bridges I have be…

Started by Kerry Krishna in Luthier Talk

18 Mar 15, 2014
Reply by Steve Williams

Frequensator Tailpiece Repair?

Can anybody here do a solid and clean job repairing a cracked tailpiece?  Maybe you know someone who has done that repair?

Started by nathan clark in Luthier Talk

4 Mar 15, 2014
Reply by nathan clark

When to spray wash coat?

Hi guys, I'm back again hoping for your expertise - my first electric guitar builds are well on the way, 4 Les Paul style guitars. I was…

Started by Micha Schellhaas in Luthier Talk

2 Mar 13, 2014
Reply by Russell Vance

Folkway's Mark Stutman has found a super unusual 00028 Martin...

  He is asking what Facebook friends think should be done. It is (he thinks) poly paint... How would you strip this guitar if you decided t…

Started by Kerry Krishna in Luthier Talk

19 Mar 13, 2014
Reply by Ned Knepp

Using 300 gram strength hide glue as an all-purpose?

Hi! My shellac supplier also carries various animal glues, including hide glue. I remember from Robert O'Brien's videos that #192 GS is me…

Started by tadej bratkovic in Luthier Talk

2 Mar 13, 2014
Reply by Hesh Breakstone

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