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Old Martin ukulele neck joint…dovetail

I'm working on an old '30's-'40's Martin uke. Were they doing dovetails on those back then?

Started by Fren Asken in Luthier Talk

9 Aug 12, 2013
Reply by Fren Asken

Such A Deal.....

Frequently we see folks who have either just purchased an old or not-so-old guitar from a yard sale or often worse yet... ebay. When they…

Started by Hesh Breakstone in Luthier Talk

15 Aug 12, 2013
Reply by Richard Bales

Nasty side crack that was poorly glued

I have an old Framus Jumbo flea market find. The guitar is in poor condition and has had 1 very poor repair done. I am wondering what my op…

Started by Matt Haugen in Luthier Talk

14 Aug 12, 2013
Reply by Richard Bales

Can I rant about the neck jig?... Or someone set me straight.

Disclaimer: I like, appreciate, and respect Dan Erlewine as well as Stew Mac. They helped me get started in and excell in luthier. Somethin…

Started by Luke Single in Luthier Talk

6 Aug 12, 2013
Reply by Peter Poyser

Maple Cutoffs Source Needed - Nashville Bridge Bushing Puller?

I have a 1968 Les Paul Custom in the shop with an aftermarket Nashville bridge. The owner wants me to pull the Nashville studs and replace…

Started by Robbie Collins in Luthier Talk

56 Aug 11, 2013
Reply by Eric Steven Johansen

Gibson Electric Neck problem.

I have a new Gibson (I'm second owner) Midtown Custom.The neck has a slight back bow, with the truss rod backed off in neutral. So...I cann…

Started by Michael Tulloch in Luthier Talk

4 Aug 11, 2013
Reply by Michael Tulloch

Concave Ebony Fingerboard

Hi All, This is my first time on the site.... I've just bought an old 1968 Dotras Codobra Classical guitar. It's all solid Spruce/Walnut. T…

Started by Alan Osborne in Luthier Talk

13 Aug 9, 2013
Reply by Robbie Collins

Replacing Tuner buttons

I have a Gibson BR6 lap steel that I need to replace the buttons.  I did buy replacement buttons from stew mac   any suggestions?   Thanks…

Started by Tim McKane in Luthier Talk

5 Aug 8, 2013
Reply by Tim McKane

Bridge pin reamers.

After a lot of work my mid 19th century German guitar is nearing completion. It's been interesting and challenging but the end is now in si…

Started by Steve Bettesworth in Luthier Talk

32 Aug 7, 2013
Reply by Ned Knepp

Suggestions for some repairs.

Good day gentlemen,  I am a Roberto-venn certified luthier and i have been performing repairs and building fretted and non-fretted stringed…

Started by Bob H Abernathy III in Luthier Talk

16 Aug 7, 2013
Reply by Bob H Abernathy III

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