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Ukulele cibar box

There have been a lot of perfectly good cibar boxes turned into so-so ukulele type instruments. Here is my latest project, a so-so ukulele…

Started by harrison phipps in Luthier Talk

8 May 4, 2014
Reply by Andrew

Luthiers, Lets make a list of our most useful shop tools for new and Interested folks here...

 Kurt's note a few days ago about starting up with Luthierie  has had me thinking about this. Many on this Forum started out such a long ti…

Started by Kerry Krishna in Luthier Talk

24 May 4, 2014
Reply by Robbie Collins

truss rod position

Hi, I'm back with a question, this time about the truss rod position. It's for a set neck Les Paul style guitar.  I was wondering how much…

Started by Micha Schellhaas in Luthier Talk

39 May 4, 2014
Reply by Micha Schellhaas

Hofner model?

One of my students has this Hofner, anyone know the model or anything about these? Laminated spruce top, maple back. Thanks

Started by harrison phipps in Luthier Talk

6 May 4, 2014
Reply by Robbie Collins

Manfroto Magic Arm (photography gear question)

This is a mount for photography equipment. I've had mine for a little less than a year. I'm tired of monkeying with the unit to adjust the…

Started by nathan clark in Luthier Talk

2 May 4, 2014
Reply by nathan clark

bridge cut into the top!!! Martin 1983 D28

Has anyone run into anything this, augh, stupid before? The owner said he took it to someone to have the action lowered, the “repair person…

Started by Fritz Froeschner in Luthier Talk

42 May 3, 2014
Reply by Fritz Froeschner

Warped neck

Guys I've had some good results using heat to correct excessive set relief in composite necks by clamping and heating.  However, I have a p…

Started by Dave Sparrow in Luthier Talk

8 May 3, 2014
Reply by Paul Verticchio

Stewmac uke/guitar kits: What tools do you need?

I'm interested in taking on the challenge of my first build to teach myself, and I've got my eye on the stewmac tenor uke kit. I know the i…

Started by joeguam in Luthier Talk

3 May 2, 2014
Reply by Steve Williams

Gibson J55 Neck Reset

I purchased a '73 - '75 (couldn't get specific year from serial number) Gibson J55 not too long ago in preparation for my first neck reset.…

Started by Brian Hart in Luthier Talk

16 Apr 30, 2014
Reply by Dan Elliott

Chop veggies and protect your guitar at the same time...

These are flexible cutting boards I received with the purchase of a Vita-mix blender. I returned the blender but kept the cutting boards (p…

Started by Mark A. Kane in Luthier Talk

16 Apr 28, 2014
Reply by Ian Pender

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