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Finish on inlay

I inlaid this maple piece on my Taylor. The image is of the former owner who was a good friend and bandmate. He lost his 10 year battle wit…

Started by Paul in Luthier Talk

11 Jan 11, 2014
Reply by Paul

Tama action gremlin

A friend has a mid-70's Tama, a nice fancy dreadnought.  Several years ago the first string started buzzing at the nut end.  He took it to…

Started by Jonathan Conant in Luthier Talk

7 Jan 11, 2014
Reply by Jonathan Conant

50's J45 repair advice

Bought a beat up J45. Mahogany/spruce, reverse belly bridge, mahogany neck block, gold block logo. 50's? All back braces are loose/ comple…

Started by Randy King in Luthier Talk

16 Jan 9, 2014
Reply by Paul Breen

Brian Moore 9 lug jack wiring

Hello! Electrics not being my strong point, a customer has brought me a Brian Moore electric guitar which as well as needing setup, also ne…

Started by Darren in Luthier Talk

5 Jan 8, 2014
Reply by Paul Verticchio

spray gun?

I'm looking to purchase a spray gun and all the neccesary equipment. It's not so straight forward to find ot what you should by, what kind…

Started by Micha Schellhaas in Luthier Talk

18 Jan 8, 2014
Reply by Peter Poyser

Business Advice - Teaming with Music Store

I got a call from the owner of a local music store. He wants to partner and offers to take in repairs and send them to me. He wants 25%. I…

Started by Robbie Collins in Luthier Talk

14 Jan 7, 2014
Reply by Kerry Krishna

Martin DC-1E sounds muffled and lifeless...

Well, I obtained my 1st Martin 2 weeks ago and though the bridge needed re-gluing, the action was really high and it had some cosmetic issu…

Started by lowatter in Luthier Talk

20 Jan 7, 2014
Reply by lowatter

Material for block inlays?

Hello all and happy new year! I've got a bass guitar that has a maple neck with your typical black dot fretboard inlays. I would really lik…

Started by MarkinCO in Luthier Talk

4 Jan 6, 2014
Reply by tadej bratkovic

Grain filling mahogany...

 I had a 20s Stromberg/Voisinet that needed both front and back stripped and relacquered. I used drywall mud dyed black, and since I was ne…

Started by Kerry Krishna in Luthier Talk

8 Jan 6, 2014
Reply by Ned Knepp

15 string harp guitar

This is my harp guitar pre restoration, the project is nearing completion and I'm looking for strings. Does anyone know of a UK supplier…

Started by Steve Bettesworth in Luthier Talk

4 Jan 5, 2014
Reply by Tim Mace

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