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Leonardo da Vinci. and the “Viola Organista.” A New Instrument from the 1480's.

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Started by Peter Poyser in Luthier Talk

4 Dec 8, 2013
Reply by Ned Knepp

1966 Martin AK Mandolin Bridge Help

I had a pretty little Mandolin come in over the weekend, and the bridge is completely missing.  Its a 1966 Martin A style flat top.  The cu…

Started by Brian Hart in Luthier Talk

11 Dec 7, 2013
Reply by LARRY KLOSE

Binding nibs and a refret...

I've looked through past discussions, and I'm trying to figure out the best way to go about this. It's a late 60's Fender Coronado II, but…

Started by Martin Bell in Luthier Talk

22 Dec 7, 2013
Reply by LARRY KLOSE

Finish over waxed body...

Hi all, This is my first significant post, so I guess I'll introduce myself a bit. I am a full time builder in Montreal, Canada.  I build…

Started by Alain Moisan in Luthier Talk

21 Dec 7, 2013
Reply by Ernest Kleinman

1935 National cast aluminum lap steel

Hello - I'm new to this forum and not a luthier but a lap steel enthusiast. I am about to acquire one of these guitars (not the one shown i…

Started by Ralph Czitrom in Luthier Talk

2 Dec 6, 2013
Reply by Ralph Czitrom

Heat blankets: What do you do?

 I was looking over LMI's site and saw both the pretty darn expensive blankets ($65 up to $180 I think)  plus the heat regulator and thermo…

Started by Kerry Krishna in Luthier Talk

11 Dec 4, 2013
Reply by J R Emmett

Neck joint Gibson Trini lopez?

Does anyone know exactly what the neck joint on a 1967 Gibson Trini Lopez looks like? I have a guitar in the shop today, and I think we are…

Started by Keith Hustler in Luthier Talk

6 Dec 4, 2013
Reply by Mark Griffiths

Hard Won Education

This has to do with a Washburn look-alike that had a split side.  The edges all matched, but they overlapped at the waist, and were widely…

Started by George Roberts in Luthier Talk

6 Dec 3, 2013
Reply by Len Biglin

Fret bucks

I have a Taylor 314 in for a refret, and I wanted to see what people prefer for a fret buck.  I of course know of the Taylor buck, and I am…

Started by Brian Hart in Luthier Talk

11 Dec 3, 2013
Reply by Robbie Collins

Duplicolor Metal Specks Clear Coated with Nitrocellulose Lacquer

I was asked to do a pink-purple metallic sunburst for a very young lady. My first thought was to use a Crescent silver bronzing powder as a…

Started by Robbie Collins in Luthier Talk

9 Dec 3, 2013
Reply by Robbie Collins

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