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Can someone here make me a period correct '51 Southern Jumbo pickguard?

 The title says it all. I have no template, and don't know the exact plastic used either. If something is for sale in 'Parts' section of Eb…

Started by Kerry Krishna in Luthier Talk

5 Mar 5, 2014
Reply by Mark Fogleman

Mandolin plans?

I'm looking to build an electric mandolin, but I want it to look like an F style acoustic mando. I;ve never built a mando before. I don't e…

Started by Mike Baker in Luthier Talk

8 Mar 5, 2014
Reply by William F.Eden

Carson Robison Neck Reset ????

Long time on the side line, first post. This 30's,ladder braced guitar is in need of neck set, bridge plate, and bridge reglue or replace.…

Started by Roger Schnieders in Luthier Talk

0 Mar 5, 2014

Rebracing a ladder braced guitar: X bracing THROUGH the Soundhole?

 How is it even beginning to be possible? Does someone here have a photoessay or link to how this is done?  After 19 years in the biz, I ha…

Started by Kerry Krishna in Luthier Talk

7 Mar 4, 2014
Reply by Frank Ford

Can someone shed historic light on the way Fender installed frets?

Hello all, this is my first post. I learned a few years ago that Fender used to install their frets sideways. What I'd like to know is: wh…

Started by Frode Hansen in Luthier Talk

13 Mar 4, 2014
Reply by Martin Bell

What chemical to strip gold plating?

 I got a large amount of gold plated machine head screws that are plated, and I am getting tired of working the heads on 600 grit paper to…

Started by Kerry Krishna in Luthier Talk

3 Mar 4, 2014
Reply by Kerry Krishna

What's the best way to change an acoustic guitar's tone?

Hello my friends. I have a Taylor 110 acoustic. I like it a lot, great quality, fast neck, bright and loud sound. Actually, a bit too brigh…

Started by Arthur Sweeney in Luthier Talk

5 Mar 3, 2014
Reply by Russell Vance

Mechanical Drawing / Design Software?

I am digging around looking for a portal into the design world. Been checking out CAD and SolidWorks. I have downloaded and am playing arou…

Started by Thomas James in Luthier Talk

4 Feb 27, 2014
Reply by J R Emmett

Introduction + neck angle question

Hi there, My name is Pim Boerdijk, 21 years old from The Netherlands. I've been setting-up guitars and doing small repairs in my own minim…

Started by Pim Boerdijk in Luthier Talk

12 Feb 27, 2014
Reply by nathan clark

How to replace binding on an old acoustic?

Hello, I am getting a project guitar soon, and it needs a really good cleanup, among other things. Part of that is for me to replace some…

Started by Arthur Sweeney in Luthier Talk

8 Feb 27, 2014
Reply by William F.Eden

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