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HHG to stick bridge , how long to clamp ?

Hi Guys , I have just reglued a bridge on a Gibson LG0 (old style 6 X1") and used HHG . It went well but as I dont use a lot of HHG I dont…

Started by Len Biglin in Luthier Talk

7 Apr 17, 2013
Reply by Len Biglin

British Banjo Parts

Anybody know anyone in the US who specializes in British Banjos? I have a very nice tenor in the shop that needs a machine replaced and wou…

Started by Joshua Levin-Epstein in Luthier Talk

15 Apr 17, 2013
Reply by Joshua Levin-Epstein

PSA Sandpaper...?

Where is the best deal on PSA Sandpaper? I really like using it, especially during fretwork. Thanks everyone! Stew Mac seems a little price…

Started by David Edward Helmer in Luthier Talk

7 Apr 16, 2013
Reply by Hesh Breakstone

Routing Template Technique

I thought I'd share a technique for attaching routing templates to flat surfaces:   1.  Apply low tack masking tape to the area to be route…

Started by J R Emmett in Luthier Talk

1 Apr 15, 2013
Reply by nick-p

Under saddle pickup issue

I've got an Alvarez classical guitar that uses the Alvarez Natural Response pickup System. The volume on the Wound strings seems to be a go…

Started by Gerald Shaw in Luthier Talk

9 Apr 14, 2013
Reply by J R Emmett

Neck problem on a Martin 000-18

There's a young man--the son of a friend of mine--who wants to fix the neck of a mahogany Martin 000-18 guitar.  I volunteered to help, fig…

Started by Brad Elbein in Luthier Talk

26 Apr 14, 2013
Reply by Philip Warton

severe split in new acoustic

I finished a 12-string acoustic for a customer some four months back, the same type I've made several times. Last week, I got the email eve…

Started by William Young in Luthier Talk

11 Apr 13, 2013
Reply by Hesh Breakstone

Hello all!

Just wanted to introduce myself, as a new member of the forum and someone doing preliminary research before I start my first instrument bui…

Started by Bryon Reihms in Luthier Talk

2 Apr 13, 2013
Reply by Bryon Reihms

carlo robelli bridge plate

Here is a Carlo Robelli cutaway with an under the saddle pickup. The bridge is starting to separate from the top due to the bridge plate (s…

Started by Lee Gendvilas in Luthier Talk

7 Apr 11, 2013
Reply by michael mcclain

Frankenstrat advice

I'm brand new to FRETS.NET.  This is my first post, and hoping to get some feedback from some of you folks.  I have an 1983 American Strat…

Started by Eric Higgins in Luthier Talk

5 Apr 11, 2013
Reply by Eric Higgins

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