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1. Gibson ES-335 12 string ............2299 GBP. 2. Rickenbacker 360 12..............2099 GBP. 3. Ibanez AS73 12...........380 GBP. Both…

Started by Brian T. Williams in Luthier Talk

8 Jul 18, 2013
Reply by Brian T. Williams

guitarron headstock broken twice

I repaired this Chinese made guitarron last year. The student who uses it keeps setting it up against a wall and it eventually falls sidewa…

Started by Lee Gendvilas in Luthier Talk

15 Jul 17, 2013
Reply by Frank Ford

I need a 'how to pack an acoustic guitar for shipping' youtube vid

I have a guy shipping me a guitar, and he has no Facebook, so can not see the extensive "how to ship a guitar" photoessay I have on there.…

Started by Kerry Krishna in Luthier Talk

4 Jul 17, 2013
Reply by Kerry Krishna

re-repairs to '49 Gibson SJ

Here we have a great sounding Southern Jumbo, which has had numerous poorly done and unsucessful repairs in the past.  My question concerns…

Started by Dave Richard in Luthier Talk

4 Jul 12, 2013
Reply by RETROROD

Shadow piezo "hair comb" saddle

I need to make a new saddle for an acoustic, but the system on the particular guitar is Shadow type with a brass frame around the piezo wir…

Started by tadej bratkovic in Luthier Talk

6 Jul 10, 2013
Reply by Paul Verticchio

gibson es345 loose varitone choke box

hello all,i have a 60`s es 345 in the shop and the customer is complaining that the varitone choke box (i think thats what it`s called) is…

Started by graham high in Luthier Talk

2 Jul 9, 2013
Reply by RETROROD

Resonator Guitar Buzzing Question

Hi all. I was gifted with a Gretsch Roots Series Alligator Resonator from my wonderful wife for Father's Day. I have been playing it pretty…

Started by Matt Haugen in Luthier Talk

4 Jul 8, 2013
Reply by Matt Haugen

Neck Reset Cost More on a Resonator than a Guitar?

Hi all.  I am looking at purchasing my first resonator and since I love 1930's guitars, I am looking at a 1930's Regal with a wood body and…

Started by Jason West in Luthier Talk

8 Jul 8, 2013
Reply by John Cartwright

Hi guys, I'm back again...

Hello to all you guys here. I've been away for a while due to illness. I won't bore you with the details, I've fully recovered from it, and…

Started by Grahame Myers in Luthier Talk

5 Jul 8, 2013
Reply by nathan clark

When Do YOU Pass On a Job?

Something that our friend Paul V. said in the thread about a Guild reminded me of a topic that I've been wanting to bring up for a while no…

Started by Hesh Breakstone in Luthier Talk

26 Jul 7, 2013
Reply by Hesh Breakstone

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