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need advice, thinking about buying a Taylor Big Baby

Hello my friends. I have posted before about TBB's. This time though, I am seriously considering buying one. But, I have some concerns, and…

Started by Arthur Sweeney in Luthier Talk

14 Dec 31, 2012
Reply by Arthur Sweeney

Advice need on a Favilla F-5 rebuild.

Hi folks,  I just started a rebuild on a '60s, mahogany Favilla F-5. The instrument isn't pretty and probably won't ever be worth much. The…

Started by Ned Knepp in Luthier Talk

20 Dec 31, 2012
Reply by Edward Kauf

Fret Crowning Files - What Do YOU Like?

My fret crowing files are getting worn and I also need to add additional files for different widths of wire. To date I have used the Stew-…

Started by Hesh Breakstone in Luthier Talk

20 Dec 30, 2012
Reply by Thomas James

Newbie: Seating Frets to Consistent Height; Using cant file correctly.

I just finished my second refretting -  Jazz Bass neck. My first refret was a Danelectro 1445 with just about every neck problem imaginable…

Started by Robbie Collins in Luthier Talk

54 Dec 30, 2012
Reply by Jeffrey L. Suits

1953 J-185 Needs Help

I've had this one sitting in the closet for several years and it's time for it to hit the bench. When I got it there were two non original…

Started by Eric Steven Johansen in Luthier Talk

25 Dec 30, 2012
Reply by Eric Steven Johansen

Reshape the edges of a Danelectro body after glue

Hello to everybody:   I have to repair a wonderful Danelectro DC bass. Unfortunately its owner let it fall and the wood near the pickup out…

Started by Stefano in Luthier Talk

2 Dec 28, 2012
Reply by Stefano

Acrylic Neck Break..You gotta see this one!!!!

A customer has brought in a broken acrylic neck on a Washburn electric. I've never even seen one before. He stated that he used some acryli…

Started by Jeff Perkins in Luthier Talk

15 Dec 26, 2012
Reply by Jeff Perkins

What's your favourite NUT LUBE ?

Hi everyone , just wondered what you all favour to lube nuts on electrics and acoustic guitars ?

Started by Len Biglin in Luthier Talk

18 Dec 25, 2012
Reply by LARRY KLOSE

Dan E's Neck Reset video

 In the Vid, Brian Gallop is chatting away with the camera, and casually says something about "if you have a magnetic pickup on your acoust…

Started by Kerry Krishna in Luthier Talk

6 Dec 24, 2012
Reply by Robbie Collins

Replicating a Hofner Headstock Fascia Plate (Custom Waterslide Decal Needed)

I have a 60s Hofner Archtop in for repair/restoration. The remaining issue is the headstock plate which was plastic and semi-melted. Specif…

Started by Robbie Collins in Luthier Talk

3 Dec 24, 2012
Reply by Robbie Collins

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