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Fretting - How Much Wider Should Barb Be Than Slot? Also, Crack QuestionI have an HD-28VS in for re-refretting and crack repair. I am charged with undoing someone else's work. Fretboard: Previous repair person… Started by Robbie Collins in Luthier Talk |
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Jul 25, 2013 Reply by Robbie Collins |
Forrest tele truss adj.Hi guys , I an working on a Forrest custom tele , with G and B benders , interesting ! The truss is not working normally , is it a clockwis… Started by Len Biglin in Luthier Talk |
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Jul 25, 2013 Reply by Len Biglin |
Can someone identify this woodI was wondering if this is koa and if so what grade? Any ideas about the top wood? It's label saids Gitana and has a USA address that doe… Started by Tim Eastman in Luthier Talk |
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Jul 24, 2013 Reply by William F.Eden |
Gibson LG-2 BridgeHey all. Got a LG-2 here. Neck angle is good, bridge plate is good. Top crack down the center and bass side wing lifting. The rest of the b… Started by David Edward Helmer in Luthier Talk |
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Jul 22, 2013 Reply by David Edward Helmer |
Shimming Electric Bolt-On Necks?At work there are a good amount of Electric guitars and basses that have the bridge saddles jammed to the bottom with high action. There is… Started by David Edward Helmer in Luthier Talk |
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Jul 21, 2013 Reply by Paul Verticchio |
Frets for Vega 5 string banjoThe person who owns this banjo would like to keep the same width frets - .060, but he'd like a taller crown if possible. The crown height o… Started by Lee Gendvilas in Luthier Talk |
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Jul 21, 2013 Reply by Eric Steven Johansen |
CLR: Anything I need to know about this stuff for metal guitar parts?Just a wondering. I generally do not polish metal parts, but use CLR in a ziplock bag and a cotton cloth afterwards. Are there metals t… Started by Kerry Krishna in Luthier Talk |
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Jul 21, 2013 Reply by John |
Need help - 1956 ES 175 needs a restoration jobHi everybody! I have a great 1956 ES-175 that needs a serious restoration job. It has a crack in the heel of the neck. I was told it needs… Started by Micha Schellhaas in Luthier Talk |
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Jul 21, 2013 Reply by Eric Steven Johansen |
Frank Ford's new (?) Vid for the StorePretty darn cool Frank! Frank Ford Talks Repair Started by Kerry Krishna in Luthier Talk |
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Jul 20, 2013 Reply by Jeff Perkins |
Fret end beveling and filing dramaOkay, guys, I have read and reread everything on the main page, I have seen and read everything Erlewine ever wrote on the subject but I'm… Started by tadej bratkovic in Luthier Talk |
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