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I use markup sheets for evaluations and couldn't find a generic version for parlor size. This is based on a Martin 00 but the form is sufficient to me. I'll be doing more of these if you think of something you'd like for me to outline. Link below.

Neck Reset suite repair forms and spreadsheet. (Please share 🌞) Three new (and pretty cool) totally free forms on my website (http://www.beauhannamguitars.com/Lutherie-Resources.html) 1- The first form is a detailed explanation of the procedure taking into account top deflection (print one out for yourself to look at) 2- The second is the Neck Reset repair form to print multiples of and give to the customer. 3- The third is an Excel spreed…

Hey all. I need some advice. When getting started in your career, or even after you're established, what side jobs do you do to help make it all work? Quick background for me. Based in Austin, TX. I've been doing guitar repair evenings/weekends for 14 years now. I've been working an office day job this whole time. Day job pays me $30/hour. As a looth, I charge $70. I can make the equivelent of one day job paycheck loothing in the evening…

I have some acoustic building templates for anyone that's interested. I bought these from Allied Lutherie before I got into CNC work. Now that I'm drawing my own stuff I don't really use these at all. Maybe someone would find them useful? Includes: 1 - L-00 template for outside form (1/2" mdf) 1 - L-00 template for side bending form (1/2" mdf) 1- L-00 body profile template (1/8" polycarbonate) 1 - J-45 template for outside form 1 - J-45 temp…

I have a clients 1930's Gibson L-00 that had survived its past life as a New Orleans blues joint house guitar. It's even immortalized on an old postcard from the day. It shows all the wear n' tear but sounds and plays great. Problem is, the customer (at my discretion) wants a period-correct replacement pickguard, as the original was visible in all it's historic photos but has since been removed from the body prior to his ownership. The…