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Music Nomad Nut File Storage

Finally! I have come up with a way to keep these music nomad nut files organized in a functional way! This can be hung up on pegboard when not in use or the removable base can be added to make it free standing on whatever bench I’m on.

💬 1 reply Active · 12h ago

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This Gaping Maw

Working on this 1934/35 Regal built Dobro. It's a Model 37 roundneck in with a few issues-main ones being a bodgy slotted headstock repair, some missing binding, misaligned tailpiece, modified rim on the soundwell etc. It's been a

💬 0 replies Active · 14h ago

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Electric build Tremolo bridge with Piezo options

Hi all!I am new here, and really excited to be a part of the community.I am starting a new build, a 6 string semi hollow carved top with Tremolo bridge and Piezo. I'd appreciate some input to choose the best system out there. I haven&#

💬 3 replies Active · 1d ago

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StewMac is Looking for Help with SEO Articles

Hey all.StewMac is looking for an experienced luthier (build and repair) to help us refine a series of articles for our website designed to enhance our SEO optimization (part time / contract). This work is remote and you will coordinate wit

💬 0 replies Active · 1d ago

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double neck guitar

I have some one with a double neck 6 sting/ bass who wants to wire a stereo jack to split the guitar to one amp and the bass to another amp. Before I give up does anyone have knowledge of how to do this? My skill set for electric guitars is

💬 9 replies Active · 2d ago

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Calling all Proper Workstation Modders...

We are having an event with Dan Erlewine on September 29th focussing on the Total Vise Proper Workstation and the Erlewine Bodyless Neck Support. As part of that event we would like to see your modifications, jigs, helpers, hold-downs, prop

💬 1 reply Active · 3d ago

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repair suggestions for top cracks

This is a no name classical with fan bracing. The owner , an orthopedic surgeon ,had a friend buy this for him years ago in europe. His daughter had it for a few years and the cracks showed up. I had repaired some of the other top cracks wi

💬 5 replies Active · 3d ago

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re-working very old hide glue repair

Lyon and Healy Parlor repair. Is there any good method to soften/release old hide glue and re-clamp to close the gap? The braces will be removed and new X bracing installed. This appears to be a very old repair using hide glue, but it wasn&

💬 3 replies Active · 4d ago

Tom Krebs

Simple Tool

Here is a simple tool that has helped me many times. Mic goose neck with a cut drum stick on end to push out side damage repairs. It also has a couple of magnets on the other end to position cleats or connect with outer magnets.

💬 1 reply Active · 7d ago

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Collapsing Soundhole — Mid 60’s Epiphone Texan

A local shop I do repairs for sent me this photo of a Texan where the neck is collapsing into the soundhole. I’ve repaired and cleated these kind of cracks before they get this bad, but have never dealt with such misalignment.Looking for ad

💬 7 replies Active · 7d ago

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Feedback on Jaguar Nut Slot/Channel Repair

Hey guys, I’d love to get some suggestions on how to finish this repair aesthetically.The customer brought it in because this piece had split while trying to remove the saddle using a rubber mallet.My main concern is that the joint between

💬 6 replies Active · 7d ago

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feedback on Les Paul Headstock repair

I need some suggestions from the many great repair senseis out there.The customer is fine with a structural repair and not concerned about making it invisible. I told him you will see anything I do. He was fine with that and has a budget of

💬 11 replies Active · 10d ago

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