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Filling rosewood saddle slot - which type glue?

Saddle was in the wrong place on my old Gibson SJ.  So with advice from this forum I've made a rosewook saddle blank that fits very snugly…

Started by Michael Van Brackle in Luthier Talk

7 Feb 8, 2013
Reply by Mark McLean

Pick guard

I have a question about a 1963 Gibson J45, but come to think of it maybe applies to most acoustics. what is the best way to bring a pick g…

Started by John p pickens in Luthier Talk

9 Feb 6, 2013
Reply by John p pickens

Danelectro DC Bass Template

Hi to everybody! Does anyone know where I can find or buy the template for a Danelectro Dc Bass? It would be wonderful to find an Autocad f…

Started by Stefano in Luthier Talk

3 Feb 6, 2013
Reply by Robbie Collins

wtf?

Having always considered I have good intonation skills my Giannini Craviola has baffled me until yesterday...I discovered that the nut end(…

Started by Tim Mace in Luthier Talk

2 Feb 6, 2013
Reply by Tim Mace

Who made this guitar? Re-Brace thoughts?

I am thinking about doing a Martin or Gibson bracing on this as a project for fun. Any suggestions on which to choose? Also, were these mad…

Started by David Edward Helmer in Luthier Talk

23 Feb 5, 2013
Reply by Mark Pollock

Beeswax finish - tinting options

Read a while back about finishing a neck with 100% beeswax and a hairdryer, I think it was this forum... Anyway, I gave this a try and was…

Started by Mac Walker in Luthier Talk

12 Feb 4, 2013
Reply by David Edward Helmer

How to add inlays?

Hello everybody. I've build several guitars, and i've never added inlays (I like how fretboards look with no dots). Now I'm finishing a fly…

Started by Alvaro Balderrama Chiappe in Luthier Talk

5 Feb 3, 2013
Reply by Alvaro Balderrama Chiappe

Seeking a Resource for Tuning Machine Replacement Parts: Brass Cog

Hi all, I'm seeking a resource for Tuning Machine parts.  I'm working on a 1980's era Takamine guitar and found the Brass Cog teeth on a tu…

Started by Steve Davison in Luthier Talk

6 Feb 2, 2013
Reply by Steve Davison

Fret work scratches....

Hey all. I have been seeing crowning scratches towards the tops of my frets after dressing. I usually go 320, 400, 600, 0000 Steel Wool. Is…

Started by David Edward Helmer in Luthier Talk

17 Feb 2, 2013
Reply by John

Palm Plane

I'm in the market for a small plane with a flat sole.  This one looks like it will fit the bill.  Does anyone own one of these? http://www…

Started by nathan clark in Luthier Talk

8 Feb 1, 2013
Reply by nathan clark

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