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buzzing B string

I have a Larrivee 000-50 that buzzes open and on the 3rd, 4th and 5th frets. Had it back to the Long & McQuade tech twice and it came b…

Started by Tom Hemeon in Luthier Talk

2 Apr 18, 2014
Reply by Paul Verticchio

classical string buzz

 I have a buzz problem with a fairly nice little classical guitar, a Takamine C-132S  The owner,who plays for a living, and who prefers ver…

Started by Peter Laine in Luthier Talk

5 Apr 18, 2014
Reply by Paul Verticchio

wiring issue help on Nashville tele

I have a nashville tele in the shop, and I was asked to install a set of scn noiseless tele pickups in the neck and bridge, but leave the t…

Started by Brian Hart in Luthier Talk

15 Apr 17, 2014
Reply by Brian Hart

Paint Analyzer?

I read the excellent Gord Miller (GM Vintage Restorations) interview on recreating authentic vintage finishes. He said he used a handheld p…

Started by Robbie Collins in Luthier Talk

15 Apr 17, 2014
Reply by Ned Knepp

Woops! Sanding Through A Guitar Finish

Got a Taylor 310 in the shop that had a crack from drying out this winter that we rehumidified and cleated. Went for the the super glue fin…

Started by John Walker Waldsmith in Luthier Talk

5 Apr 16, 2014
Reply by slowhand15

Problem with LMI repair heating blanket

I recently bought the LMI 'bridge' blanket to use with the older LMI timer/temp controller, which I've had for several years. I've used the…

Started by Dave Richard in Luthier Talk

10 Apr 16, 2014
Reply by Dave Richard

Specs on Willie Nelson,s 69 N-20 Martin Bridge

I am trying to make a replica bridge of Willie Nelson's guitar bridge from his famous Trigger as he calls it.Have a lovley piece of Indian…

Started by Rob in Luthier Talk

7 Apr 15, 2014
Reply by Rob

How to Fix a @#%!! Bisquit Error

Not much explanation here, just a bone-headed goof up, and then pig-headed insistence that "it won't look that bad." Had a nice piece of qu…

Started by Randall Curtis Bowman in Luthier Talk

13 Apr 15, 2014
Reply by Andrew

Instrument woods/characteristics

 Gentlemen; I wonder if one of you can provide me with some I-net contact info regarding sites that provide this type of stuff? I'm specifi…

Started by keith angus in Luthier Talk

1 Apr 11, 2014
Reply by Mark Dobbins

Dry guitar seemingly will not absorb moisture

Greetings. Lurker, occasional poster here. A current project is a 1930 or thereabouts OS Stella Grand Concert, poplar neck, spruce top, bir…

Started by Frank Capo in Luthier Talk

12 Apr 10, 2014
Reply by Frank Capo

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