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Epoxy hardening time .

Hi everyone , I have been using West System 105 for years , but lately it doesn't harden ! The weather is cool but after a week it is still…

Started by Len Biglin in Luthier Talk

15 Aug 15, 2013
Reply by Len Biglin

Type of coloring for lacquer

I would like to spray an unfinished guitar neck and possibly another guitar project with tinted lacquer. They are mahogany and maple. I wou…

Started by Frank Capo in Luthier Talk

1 Aug 15, 2013
Reply by Russell Vance

Side Bending

So here's the thing good people. I'm building my first post-retirement acoustic Grand Auditorium here in Ohoka New Zealand, and going along…

Started by Mac McElwain in Luthier Talk

8 Aug 15, 2013
Reply by Hesh Breakstone

Calling All Vintage Gibson Mandolin Experts

We have this older Gibson A4 (Appears to be from 1918-22?) in the shop and are uncertain about what it was originally like and what we'v…

Started by Steve Baker in Luthier Talk

7 Aug 15, 2013
Reply by Steve Baker

Harmony made Silvertone H662 Neck Re-set

Here is the happy result of my guestimate as to where the dovetail pocket on this steel string / classical hybrid guitar was. A short scal…

Started by Rich Middendorf in Luthier Talk

0 Aug 15, 2013

Silvertone Classical Neck Re-set

I just bought a 60's Silvertone classical guitar. It was made by Harmony and it is a nice instrument: solid mahogony back and sides, spruce…

Started by Rich Middendorf in Luthier Talk

4 Aug 15, 2013
Reply by Ned Knepp

Need help identifying this Baritone Uke

Hello, A gentleman brought in this older Baritone Uke to sell. It is fairly well made with Koa sides and Mahogany top, back and neck- all s…

Started by Steven D. Wilson in Luthier Talk

6 Aug 15, 2013
Reply by Tim Mace

Homebrew Flattening Agent for Behlen Lacquer?

I inlaid a "C" into the headstock of a Cordoba ukulele with a satin poly finish. I sprayed a coat of shellac before spraying black lacquer.…

Started by Robbie Collins in Luthier Talk

5 Aug 14, 2013
Reply by Robbie Collins

A Vintage Ethical Dilemma/Riddle

Would you add a Bigsby, stop tailpiece studs, and a modified fretboard inlay to a nearly perfect 1967 Gibson ES345? Of course not, right!…

Started by Steve Baker in Luthier Talk

33 Aug 14, 2013
Reply by Eric Steven Johansen

1965 Epiphone FT-79 Texan Scale Length

Does anyone have a measurement for the scale of a mid-60s Texan? I'm about to slot the bridge the saddle and took a measurement from the nu…

Started by Robbie Collins in Luthier Talk

21 Aug 13, 2013
Reply by Robbie Collins

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