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Re-gluing a Titebond joint failure.

Hi. I have a Simon & Patrick with a classic smiley face headstock crack on the glue joint. It's open enough to get glue in but still wh…

Started by Dave Sparrow in Luthier Talk

17 Nov 26, 2012
Reply by Paul Hostetter

Adding a 3 prong cord to an amp

This is being motivated by a remark made in regard to the Silverface pro reverb. A long time ago, the first time I was unemployed, I modifi…

Started by Joshua Levin-Epstein in Luthier Talk

2 Nov 26, 2012
Reply by Paul Verticchio

New Ebony Board any tips for fretting ?

Hi all , I am about to fret a new ebony fretboard , do you have any tips ? I know its prone to chipping during re-fretting .

Started by Len Biglin in Luthier Talk

6 Nov 24, 2012
Reply by Tom West

Intonation problem solved!

So, my friend Ray came over today, and we went to work on his Martin D-41. The intonation on the 6th string was pretty terrible - at the 12…

Started by Mark Pollock in Luthier Talk

18 Nov 24, 2012
Reply by Tom West

1974 Fender Silverface Pro Reverb Questions

Hi all. A friend has offered to sell me a 1974 Fender proreverb amp. All of the tubes seem to be working, but when they are all heated up,…

Started by Matt Haugen in Luthier Talk

7 Nov 24, 2012
Reply by Mark Pollock

What do you think?

I've managed to get cracks and structural issues under control but I'm missing a piece of the top and the kerfing. I'm thinking of putting…

Started by John in Luthier Talk

2 Nov 23, 2012
Reply by John

Removing lacquer from neck

Any suggestions on the best way to remove the lacquer from this neck? I was hoping to use some kind of solvent that would work like a paint…

Started by John McDonald in Luthier Talk

15 Nov 20, 2012
Reply by Ned Knepp

12 string guitar bridge lifting slightly - leave it, or fix it?

Hi all. I just picked-up a nice AE35 Ovation Applause 12 string acoustic/electric guitar. (Yes, I know, many people on this site really do…

Started by Arthur Sweeney in Luthier Talk

13 Nov 20, 2012
Reply by Mark Pollock

Kerry Builds a Stew Mac style Saddle slotting jig

 I have a habit of doing photoessays of much of the stuff around me shop for Facebook. It is actually quite rewarding, and of course Frank…

Started by Kerry Krishna in Luthier Talk

25 Nov 18, 2012
Reply by Kerry Krishna

Les Paul neck: uncomfortable and stick. How to fix it?

Hi. A friend of mine has a Telecaster Vintage with a lacquered maple neck. I've tried it and it's wonderful: the left hand flows quickly. A…

Started by Stefano in Luthier Talk

10 Nov 18, 2012
Reply by Paul Verticchio

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