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Clarification on a few Gibson tendencies

I was wondering to myself a couple of things in regards to the following: -On Gibson bridges, is there any methodical pattern to the bridge…

Started by Brian Hart in Luthier Talk

19 Apr 9, 2014
Reply by Kerry Krishna

This crack won't close!!

I've got an odd situation here, and I'm about at my wits end.  As you can see from the pic, this guitar came to me with a fractured headst…

Started by Brian Stewart in Luthier Talk

22 Apr 9, 2014
Reply by Peter Poyser

3 month old headstock repair glue failure

 I was pretty unhappy to get a call from one of my favourite customers that the glue joint on his 90s Les Paul had opened up less that thre…

Started by Kerry Krishna in Luthier Talk

17 Apr 9, 2014
Reply by Kerry Krishna

Stain on a pine body.

I bought a white pine Tele body. I want to stain it red. I am not a finish guy other than repair touch-ups. Has anyone here worked with pin…

Started by Thomas James in Luthier Talk

9 Apr 8, 2014
Reply by Glen H

Taylor mini top seperated

I've got a Taylor on my bench that needs to be done by Sunday. The top is loose at the end block and it needs more clamping pressure than I…

Started by John in Luthier Talk

6 Apr 6, 2014
Reply by Mark McLean

Breedlove Finish

Sent an e-mail to Breedlove asking what they use for finish, with no response. I have a recent Breedlove guitar that needs finish repair. I…

Started by jbbancroft in Luthier Talk

4 Apr 6, 2014
Reply by jbbancroft

Tung Oil Finish Question

I have a couple of questions for those of you that have used Tung Oil on struments finishes, please. Is TO a suitable finish for a raw maho…

Started by RETROROD in Luthier Talk

20 Apr 5, 2014
Reply by William F.Eden

Frank's neck-reset compressed air jig...

Frank, if the mood should strike, could you post an elaboration on your compressed-air jig that you use to "kill steam" when doing neck re…

Started by Mike Kolb in Luthier Talk

6 Apr 4, 2014
Reply by Robbie Collins

What is the best acoustic guitar saddle material?

Hi, I have a Taylor 110 with a saddle I believe is made out of Tusq. I know that Tusq is better than plastic, but what is better than Tusq?…

Started by Arthur Sweeney in Luthier Talk

13 Apr 3, 2014
Reply by Peter Poyser

Acoustic Binding and Refinishing

I'm going to restore my first guitar (1970's Alvarez).  It was all I had for many years, has been played, gigged, travelled and is somewhat…

Started by J R Emmett in Luthier Talk

14 Apr 3, 2014
Reply by Robbie Collins

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