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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 gig pig on and off for the 30 years the current owner has had it. He want's to ditch the Barcus Berry PU, which was on it when he bought the guitar, and patch the hatchet work. I'm guessing the top was origina…

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Would it also be worth shimming up the neck stick minimally to widen the gap a tiny bit to build some pressure into the glue ups when shim is removed later This part I don't quit understand. Could you…
Private member DiscussionElectric Builds

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't used/fixed/installed a tremolo with piezo bridge lately. I am open to hearing if you have come across something lately and felt impressed by it. It's going to be a workhorse guitar for a touring musician.…

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Graph Tech have Ghost saddles for other styles of bridge too. Check out https://graphtech.com/collections/fender. You should get something that'll retrofit a two-point trem. Their Acoustiphonic preamp…
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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 with our marketing team and SEO agency. The main objective will be editing and making suggestions to our team to ensure the quality of the information is accurate and reflects best practices within the cr…

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