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Mini Plug in mag pickup leads

I have an archtop with a floating magnetic pickup, attached to the pick guard.  It's wired to a volume pot and then to the end pin jack.  I…

Started by LARRY KLOSE in Luthier Talk

1 Nov 4, 2013
Reply by Paul Verticchio

Basic repair prices

As work gets a little busier/steady I am trying to streamline my estimates and basic repairs costs. I have done considerable research and h…

Started by Luke Single in Luthier Talk

25 Nov 3, 2013
Reply by Hesh Breakstone

The shape of my latest guitar has me worried

The upper bout seems very large in the cut-out area.  I will appreciate your opinions on it's appearance.

Started by Jack Lord in Luthier Talk

16 Nov 3, 2013
Reply by Jack Lord

Newbie Building a Resonator

Hi all, I am pretty much a newbie wanna be luthier getting into the game a bit late in life at 53 years of age but getting in finally regar…

Started by Don Korth in Luthier Talk

42 Nov 3, 2013
Reply by lonnie james barber

Removing stains in crack

Hello all! I have been working on this awesome 1920's Ludwig concert drum and I need to try to remove some stains in cracks. It had been p…

Started by Justin in Luthier Talk

7 Nov 2, 2013
Reply by Justin

Tonight (Nov 2nd) at 8pm. Online luthiers showcase concert.

Hello folks,I thought you might be interested to know about an event happening tonight online (and in Cambridge, MA). Thirteen builders fro…

Started by Robert "Yukon" Stubblebine in Luthier Talk

0 Nov 2, 2013

Not your typical fret buzz...

I have been fretting (sorry! troubling) over a particularly annoying back buzz on a Guild dread I picked up off eBay about a year ago, and…

Started by Dave in Luthier Talk

13 Nov 1, 2013
Reply by Paul Verticchio

New products - Advancements in design?

I was thoroughly engaged by the discussion of a new design for bridge pins.   Lots of reasoned discussion.  So I thought it might be of int…

Started by Richard Bales in Luthier Talk

7 Nov 1, 2013
Reply by Ned Knepp

tenor ukulele tuning peg suggestions

I'm building some Christmas Spec Ukes but can't decide what to do about the tuners. I find three options-- guitar style machined heads, st…

Started by Tom Sommerville in Luthier Talk

7 Oct 31, 2013
Reply by Ned Knepp

Advice on cleaning off ancient masking tape

I need to fix a side crack on this old parlor and was hoping someone could advise me on the best way to clean off this old brittle masking…

Started by John McDonald in Luthier Talk

4 Oct 31, 2013
Reply by Ned Knepp

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