Anybody using vacuum clamping in their work? I just got a vacuum pump and I need some tips on how to set up the clamping frames for brace clamping. Gabe...
... Check out this article on fretboard replacement. I think you can get a good idea of how to glue on your fretboard. (I don't know if you are talking about...
How is the spline inserted into the trussrod cavity to glue or not to glue and leveled or made smooth in order to glue the fingerboard snugly on top of the...
I have a strat that hasnt been played for some time. I have adjusted the strut so theat the neck is straight and the neck is straight to the body, now I want...
i want to know if any one here can tell me an easy way to measure and cut fret slots.i know the 17.817 thing but i just need a simple way to figure it out and...
Hi, I'm able to let a tech install EMG-81's on my guitar, if I take two 81's (neck + bridge), will they sound different or should I take an 81 for the neck and...
hi snowflakebe, i'm not familiar with the pickups you mention {i'm an old school dimarzio guy myself} but in my experience with elctronic effect processors,...
... Thanks, but what I meant was that would your effect (distortion) from the effectprocessor if you use an other guitar/pickups ? I'm considering to sell my...
I am a repairman/luthier with over 20 yrs experience.Former Custom Shop and Head repairman for Gibson Guitars.If I can help anyone with anything,please let me...
Hello all, I'm new to the group. I'm not a pro luthier, just a hobbiest who likes to build and mod solid body electrics. Questions...I'm starting a project...
I normally do this with mahogany.....sand down w/320 grit paper and spray a light coat of sealer or lacquer as a "wash coat" ,filler is a light that will stain...
Just joined the group and hope I can give as well as get. At this point I'm looking for a bit of help with color matching. I'm fixing a broken peghead on a...
If anyone is interested in these fine and beautiful guitars, stop by http://groups.yahoo.com/group/paragonguitars for pix, shop tour, and maybe win some cool...
Hi, Today I were talking with my friend about different tunings. I always thought that when you tuned your guitar let's say every string 4 frets lower for...
Hello QUEENheads !!!! It's Michael J Kramer whom you "MAY" or "MAY not" know... but nonetheless I decided to start a MEMBERS ONLY group for all of you GUITAR...
We will be having a WEEKLY CHAT at the Yahoo site every week on TUESDAY evenings at 8pm Eastern USA time zone. Please turn up to chat! We'll have the best time...
Ummm... no one wants to join MY Red Special Yahoo Group or what? Geez! Anyways.. a word about my auction too.. I have one of my prized 93 ME models up on...
Welcome, newcomers! My name is Wren. I'm the Group founder. I haven't had much to contribute to the conversation, so that's why you haven't heard from me....
When this Yahoo! Club was converted to a Yahoo! Group a while back, all the Delivery Options defaulted to "Special Notices", meaning that you'd only get an...
My name is Lance, I have built a total of 3 guitars and am into my #4 as I write this. I am alwasy looking for intresting coversation about building guitars. I...
Hi I may beable to help with some questions, I have built 3 acoustic guitars, one dread and 2 OM size's and I just started what will be my sj model that I...
Apologies if this has been done to death, but I couldn't find anything searching the archives. I have a Martin D-28 which had the unfortunate experience of...
drop filling with laquer will do the trick. might take several applications, then scrape flush with a razor blade,sand level with 1000 git emery paper, and...