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Crack in Palo escrito side when bendingI was just starting to bend a side of Palo escrito, when there was a loud crack. I had just bent 3 sets of rosewood sides, and was feeling… Started by George Roberts in Luthier Talk |
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May 22, 2016 Reply by George Roberts |
Hot Hide GlueI'm about 650 instruments into building at this point, about 2/3 ukes and 1/3 guitars, and still puzzle over the visible Titebond glue cree… Started by Bob Gleason in Luthier Talk |
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May 19, 2016 Reply by Bob Gleason |
CROSS OVER TOOLSHi All, The following image is of a tread depth measuring digital micrometer which is the absolute bomb for measuring fret heights along th… Started by Russell Vance in Luthier Talk |
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May 18, 2016 Reply by Ian Pender |
Hi from a newb , and a 100 questions for a five string buildHello everyone thanks for letting me in finaly I have come to that point in my life that I have to make a bass or two , so the first bass… Started by Patrick northey in Luthier Talk |
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May 17, 2016 Reply by Russell Kingery |
Newbie Restoration of an Alvin Keech Model A BanjuleleHi, thanks for letting me join the forum. I'm planning my first restoration of a vintage Banjo Ukulele. It's an Alvin Keech Model A. Unable… Started by Rico in Luthier Talk |
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May 14, 2016 Reply by Rico |
SHOULDER BRACE CAUL FOR CLAMPING FRETS INHi all,I'm new at re fretting.I need to make a caul for clamping frets on a Maton acoustic guitar extension.Can you please take a look a… Started by Mark in Luthier Talk |
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May 9, 2016 Reply by Mark |
Martin D-1 R bridgeHello everyone. I would like to identify what species of wood is on this Martin D-1 R. In the pics is the bridge and some East Indian rosew… Started by Lee Gendvilas in Luthier Talk |
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May 7, 2016 Reply by Lee Gendvilas |
Ibanez Lonestar LE-405-WN Saddle, Rocks in slot on top of pickupPleased to present for your consideration. . . . . . . . . I recently purchased a 1986 Ibanez Lonestar Series LE-405-WN, a thin lined body… Started by John Yungbluth in Luthier Talk |
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May 3, 2016 Reply by Martijn Steen |
Hello from new member and I need help with cracked guitarHi all, My name is Nick, in Crete, Greece, and my guitar cracked while playing ~10 days ago. Guitar is a Takamine EC132S, circa 1984-5. Lam… Started by Nick Barrett in Luthier Talk |
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Apr 29, 2016 Reply by Greg Mirken |
Reinforcing 70s Martin Neck (Erlewine's Graphite Trick)Hello folks, first time posting here on the forum but I've learned tons from Frank's site as well as browsing the forums, thank you to ever… Started by Chad Gerbe in Luthier Talk |
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Apr 29, 2016 Reply by Christopher Parker |
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