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Kay Flat Top Neck Joint Question

Folks, I'm resetting necks on yard-salers for the experience and to get my process down, and I'd like this old Kay to turn out well since,…

Started by Gerry Hemming in Luthier Talk

7 Nov 9, 2012
Reply by Paul Hostetter

Goya glue type

Does anybody happen to know what kind of glue Goya was using in the 60's? I'm doing some work on a 60's Goya G10 and I cant tell what kind…

Started by John McDonald in Luthier Talk

3 Nov 9, 2012
Reply by Mark Pollock

posting/edititing/deleting issues?

Hello. Is anyone besides me having issue with the "Edit" function?  When I try to edit my replies, within the allocated time limit, it simp…

Started by Paul Verticchio in Luthier Talk

10 Nov 7, 2012
Reply by Frank Ford

Headstock fracture repair question?

I have recently acquired a '55 Les Paul Jr with a 'typical' headstock 'fracture'. I guess you could call it a break, but it is a tight "u"…

Started by RETROROD in Luthier Talk

11 Nov 7, 2012
Reply by RETROROD

Drops of paint and orange peel

Hi... I've just paint my guitar in sonic blue. Unfortunately it's all ALMOST  perfect: a) I've a pair of drops (the paint was too liquid) a…

Started by Stefano in Luthier Talk

9 Nov 6, 2012
Reply by Pierre-Antoine Roiron

First Mando

OK Folks, I am getting my kit together to build my first F5 style mandolin (SIminoff's "Build a bluegrass..."). Thing is I want to go easy…

Started by RoBanJo in Luthier Talk

10 Nov 5, 2012
Reply by RoBanJo

Nut Slot Repair

Hi All, this is my first post on this forum. I have a problem that I hope you can help me with. Whilst performing a basic set up on my acou…

Started by Rob Beck in Luthier Talk

13 Nov 5, 2012
Reply by Rob Beck

Lyon and Healey Banjo Neck Rod

I had the neck off an 1890s Lyon and Healey 5-string banjo to replace the skin head, and noticed this section of light colored wood under t…

Started by George Roberts in Luthier Talk

16 Nov 5, 2012
Reply by George Roberts

Fretting over frets...

Hey out there, I'm remaking a Strat for my cousin, replacing the body but refurbishing the 1980's-early 1990's ESP maple neck.  I removed t…

Started by John Cartwright in Luthier Talk

11 Nov 3, 2012
Reply by Mark A. Kane

Vintage national resonator # 351 neck reset.

I know that there are plenty other discussions in our forum here to help with this procedure but i have a few more questions. 1. are the sh…

Started by Bob H Abernathy III in Luthier Talk

0 Nov 3, 2012

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