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Reconditioning a '50 Lifton Case

My '52 Gibson ES-150 came in a fine but funky Lifton case. I rebuilt the case's water damaged lower treble bout but need your thoughts on r…

Started by Gerry Hemming in Luthier Talk

0 Jan 16, 2013

Ibanez SR506 revisited

I am having a great time with this instrument! It's my first 6 string bass and it has opened up a whole new way of playing for me. Just rec…

Started by Lee Gendvilas in Luthier Talk

17 Jan 15, 2013
Reply by Lee Gendvilas

Lace Alumintone

Lace Alumintone pickups. I have yet to experience these. I would appreciate input from anyone who has tried them. Thanks Tom.

Started by Thomas James in Luthier Talk

9 Jan 15, 2013
Reply by Thomas James

Broken headstock

Hello, I had a guitar come in with a previous broken headstock that didn't hold up. My question is, If I can' t get the old glue out, which…

Started by Michael P. Lemieux in Luthier Talk

10 Jan 14, 2013
Reply by Chris Rochow

Peg holes in a Danelectro DC peghead

Hi to everybody: I need to change the tuners to my Danelectro DC bass. The holes are 8 mm width. The replacement official @ http://www.dan…

Started by Stefano in Luthier Talk

6 Jan 14, 2013
Reply by Pierre-Antoine Roiron

Gibson LGO part 2

Hello again. I was taken away from working on this due to my other job (elementary general music teacher). The bridge plate is tore up-see…

Started by Lee Gendvilas in Luthier Talk

5 Jan 13, 2013
Reply by Hesh Breakstone

Chipped finish

Hello, I recently took my guitar to my local luthier for a fret level and polish (which went well, albeit they are very low now). Upon get…

Started by C Desborough in Luthier Talk

23 Jan 12, 2013
Reply by Eric Steven Johansen

Touchup to a Martin neck

Hi I have an customer with a  martin  DCPA4 Rosewood with satin finish to body and neck. He has damaged the finish on the neck and sanded a…

Started by Jeff Highland in Luthier Talk

1 Jan 12, 2013
Reply by Gary Fried

Distended sides

Don't often see any good solutions to this common problem....What is your favorite approach to this nagging problem ?...I'm facing one that…

Started by thefishinmusician in Luthier Talk

8 Jan 10, 2013
Reply by onewent

old japanese guitar identification ????

Japanese built in 1969 originally had 'Sheltone' on headstock. I believe its a Kawai Tele-star, but could be a selmer?

Started by nick-p in Luthier Talk

8 Jan 10, 2013
Reply by Russell Vance

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