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Horrible quality work - proper response

Okay, to set the scene - I'm an amateur luthier, I've done some nice work, and I generally don't take on things that I haven't done. Local…

Started by Mark Pollock in Luthier Talk

11 Aug 26, 2013
Reply by Robert May

LP wiring question?

Hey everybody. I have this Agile LP I am wiring up for a buddy. I put CTS pots in and some orange drop caps. My buddy wanted to use the pic…

Started by David Edward Helmer in Luthier Talk

4 Aug 25, 2013
Reply by David Edward Helmer

Another expert neck repair :-)

Got this in today. The new owner (a good friend of mine), bought it for a song from a bass player who tried to repair it the quick and dirt…

Started by Grahame Myers in Luthier Talk

7 Aug 24, 2013
Reply by Grahame Myers

67 Martin D-18 mods

I just read the discussion on the bttf ES-335 mod and I have a related question.  I recently did a repair on a 67' D-18 Martin, it was in v…

Started by Peter Laine in Luthier Talk

11 Aug 23, 2013
Reply by michael carne

Any info on this Regal?

I'm working on an old parlor size Regal, and the customer would like some info on how old it is. In addition, I was wondering if this instr…

Started by Ian Pender in Luthier Talk

8 Aug 23, 2013
Reply by Robbie Collins

Wiring an active preamp to output jack?

I am working on an acoustic guitar with an under saddle piezo pickup running to a side-mounted active Shadow P3-Pro Preamp/EQ box. The shie…

Started by Steven D. Wilson in Luthier Talk

18 Aug 22, 2013
Reply by Steven D. Wilson

Need Epi Vibrola - Parts or Intact

The Rosewood "E" model. For a 1965 Casino. We need at least an arm but would be willing to buy whole piece possibly. Anybody have one?

Started by Steve Baker in Luthier Talk

0 Aug 22, 2013

Overlayed bridge plate, effect tone...?

Hi everyone, I have an older, 1974 Alvarez Yairi DY-77, a nice guitar. The typical chipping on the bridge plate had occurred over  time and…

Started by Allan Lang in Luthier Talk

17 Aug 18, 2013
Reply by Allan Lang

got scratches... burnishing cream ??

even after using 3000 grit wet/dry and a pro polishing machine with the correct compound i'm seeing fine scratches on a cellulose finish. a…

Started by nick-p in Luthier Talk

13 Aug 17, 2013
Reply by Ned Knepp

99 Taylor 310ce Top Radius?

Hey all. I picked up this Taylor 310ce from 99. It does have the NT neck joint. It is in really rough shape. I am not gonna be digging into…

Started by David Edward Helmer in Luthier Talk

2 Aug 16, 2013
Reply by David Edward Helmer

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