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Meet my new friend B.O.B.

Meet my new break out box (B.O.B.) for electric guitar controls Finally got around to building a tool that I've needed for a while.  Clien…

Started by J R Emmett in Luthier Talk

13 Jan 16, 2014
Reply by Thomas James

Sideways fret removal tool preferences

I might have a 70's Strat on my bench in the near future and I wanted to see what you all use for sideways fret removal.  If there is a spe…

Started by Brian Hart in Luthier Talk

9 Jan 14, 2014
Reply by Paul Verticchio

How to handle a set neck guitar for spraying/curing?

I am trying to figure out the best method for spraying a set neck solid body, for example a Les Paul. I'll stain the top and the body and…

Started by Micha Schellhaas in Luthier Talk

8 Jan 14, 2014
Reply by Andrew

Damage to neck finish... any thoughts?

Hi, all - I just bought a Martin 00, about 15 years old. It was described as having "some scratches", and from the pictures that's what it…

Started by Christina Perry in Luthier Talk

10 Jan 14, 2014
Reply by Christina Perry

French Polish question

In the description of how to French Polish on the Frets.com website, is the finish on the old mandolin also French Polish or was it somethi…

Started by Harold Hensley in Luthier Talk

8 Jan 14, 2014
Reply by Ned Knepp

Stella banjo mandolin

This instrument came to me with the heel in two pieces with the dowel attached to the lower piece. The neck angle was poorly set. The dowel…

Started by Lee Gendvilas in Luthier Talk

1 Jan 12, 2014
Reply by Frank Ford

curved truss rod routing?

I'm trying to decide how to route for the truss rod on a strat neck. This is my first complete from scratch build and I am not sure what t…

Started by Micha Schellhaas in Luthier Talk

6 Jan 12, 2014
Reply by Micha Schellhaas

advice needed for multi layer binding

I have a great raw lightweight Tele body that I want to put a 3 layer perloid-black-perloid binding on. Top and back side... I have a drem…

Started by Micha Schellhaas in Luthier Talk

5 Jan 12, 2014
Reply by Micha Schellhaas

GIBSON MK-35 Advice/Thoughts

Hi,  I currently have this Gibson MK-35 in my shop for some intonation issues.  It also has a worn bridge plate that could use replacement…

Started by Gary Fried in Luthier Talk

73 Jan 12, 2014
Reply by Jeff Highland

Intonation/setup.

Hi, No real issue here, just interested in you experts' thoughts. I have been doing a setup on my Gibson 335 12string, following the fittin…

Started by Brian T. Williams in Luthier Talk

13 Jan 11, 2014
Reply by Paul Verticchio

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