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Mandolin with slightly sunken top

What is the method for returning a carved spruce mandolin top back to original arch..or even close? It is slightly flat under the bridge. J…

Started by Jerry Ryan in Luthier Talk

8 May 23, 2012
Reply by William F.Eden

Best glue for split ebony?

Hi, guys, I have an archtop I bought in 2003 made by the Grimm Bros., from Idaho.  I think they may no longer be building, I haven't seen a…

Started by LARRY KLOSE in Luthier Talk

5 May 20, 2012
Reply by LARRY KLOSE

Looking for step-bit drills...

Haven't installed a Floyd Rose in years, but a fellow is looking for a "80's hair-band retrofit" so away we go.   A tool I've used (and app…

Started by Mike Kolb in Luthier Talk

10 May 15, 2012
Reply by Brian Stewart

1960's Gibson J50 tuner gear

I'll try to make a long story short. About 2 yrs ago a little lady in her early70;s came to a local jam. She was just learning had a mid 60…

Started by Jerry Ryan in Luthier Talk

16 May 14, 2012
Reply by Paul Verticchio

Video: Patrick Edwards On Working With Hot Hide Glue

An informative overview: Hide (& Animal Protein) Glues: Background, Selection and How to Prepare

Started by Doug Berch in Luthier Talk

2 May 14, 2012
Reply by Brad Elbein

Any info on a "V. Spadea" 10 string guitar?

I just got an old 10 (ten) string guitar (five double string courses) labeled "V Spadea Factory  2204 2nd Ave NY" tapped into the face of t…

Started by Kurt Jay Fiedler in Luthier Talk

1 May 13, 2012
Reply by Todd Cambio

Donald 'Duck' Dunn 1941-2012

Really sorry to hear of the passing of one of my all-time bass heroes, Duck Dunn. He passed in his sleep in Toyko, Japan after playing two…

Started by Mike Kolb in Luthier Talk

3 May 13, 2012
Reply by Donald A. Fortune

Unable to access Frets.Com

Are others having this problem?  Although I can get on the sight, and see the listing of topics 'Of Interest to Luthiers", the articles the…

Started by Dave Richard in Luthier Talk

19 May 13, 2012
Reply by Jeff Perkins

Has anyone tried the StewMac Fret Erasers?

Seems as if they work like soft little Japanese water stones.

Started by Thomas James in Luthier Talk

13 May 12, 2012
Reply by Bob Steinarsson

Recommendations for Radius blocks?

I think it may be time for me to purchase a set of fretboard radius blocks. As a hobbiest, I have managed fairly well up to now but there a…

Started by Ned Knepp in Luthier Talk

22 May 9, 2012
Reply by Ned Knepp

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