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automatic tuning?

 Maybe I'm late to the dance but I haven't seen this until today.  The site for the manufacturer is here. I spend a lot of time playing th…

Started by Ned Knepp in Luthier Talk

21 May 10, 2014
Reply by Robbie Collins

Irwin Bar Clamp Deal

FWIW...  If you need clamps, and have a "Do It Best" Hardware near you; Check for their 'Buy 2 Get 2' on Irwin mini bar clamps. These open…

Started by Thomas James in Luthier Talk

0 May 9, 2014

Do you post repair pricing in your shop?

I recently started doing service at a local lesson studio. I worked for a local retail/repair shop for 5 years previous and although we did…

Started by Rob Gray in Luthier Talk

8 May 8, 2014
Reply by David Collins

My latest build.

Ive received some good advice here with this one so I thought I ought to share. Somewhat less traditional than what we usually see around h…

Started by Andrew in Luthier Talk

28 May 8, 2014
Reply by Andrew

1937 Martin 0018 with sunken top

A friend dropped by with this old Martin wanting to get a fret dress but as soon as he opened the case it was obvious that this old Martin…

Started by John McDonald in Luthier Talk

20 May 7, 2014
Reply by Jeff Highland

Blush Eraser?

I am not a finish guy. I only do touch-ups.  I've got some lightly 'fogged' finish on a top after a neck reset. I assume blush eraser is wh…

Started by Thomas James in Luthier Talk

19 May 7, 2014
Reply by jbbancroft

Shop insurance for small(one person) shops doing instrument repairs

After many years of cabinetmaking(covered by small business insurance), I am doing more and more instrument repair. My policy does not cove…

Started by Dave Richard in Luthier Talk

2 May 7, 2014
Reply by Thomas James

1932 Martin 00-17 repair photo-documentation

Hello Frets gang!  I wanted to share an old "barn find" of a badly damaged old Martin guitar.  I could not resist the charm of this instru…

Started by Stephen Boyd in Luthier Talk

5 May 7, 2014
Reply by Kerry Krishna

White glue for top cracks and cleats?

So, I am a hide glue adherent. (See what I did there?) My buddy who has roughly 50 years of experience repairing instruments strongly sugg…

Started by Mark Pollock in Luthier Talk

3 May 7, 2014
Reply by Ned Knepp

Pore-filling around bridge mask?

Hello Everyone, I'm very new and starting my first build, but this will be the 3rd time finishing (or refinishing) an instrument. I'm in t…

Started by joeguam in Luthier Talk

15 May 7, 2014
Reply by joeguam

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