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to r/Luthier by Calm_Worldliness2812
4 weeks ago
Preview thumbnail for My build from 2019 when I was 24. I built the body and used a warmoth maple neck. Thoughts? image
My build from 2019 when I was 24. I built the body and used a warmoth maple neck. Thoughts?
to r/Luthier by Ok-Needleworker4225
2 weeks ago
Preview thumbnail for Help identifying wood type! Sold to me as maple/RW on ash. I’ve never seen tight grains like that on maple… I know quarter sawn has tighter grain lines. image
Help identifying wood type! Sold to me as maple/RW on ash. I’ve never seen tight grains like that on maple… I know quarter sawn has tighter grain lines.
HELP
to r/Luthier by Causeforabortion
1 month ago
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Jag-Blaster Wiring Diagram
HELP
to r/Luthier by Ok-Needleworker4225
2 weeks ago
Preview thumbnail for Just assembled this partscaster, slotted and shaped the bone nut, .020 “ from the first fret (fretted at 3rd) descending to .01 at high e. Intonated guitar & tuned. Low E fretted at 5th fret reads A but a bit sharp. Same for the others. Why is that? image
Just assembled this partscaster, slotted and shaped the bone nut, .020 “ from the first fret (fretted at 3rd) descending to .01 at high e. Intonated guitar & tuned. Low E fretted at 5th fret reads A but a bit sharp. Same for the others. Why is that?
HELP
to r/Luthier by shortbusbully01
2 months ago
Wanting to build my first
INFO
to r/Luthier by Ok-Needleworker4225
2 weeks ago
Preview thumbnail for Wet sanding/polishing nitro. Burned through in one spot. 18 coats dried over 2 week… when to progress from 1000 grit to 1500? How much is too much? How much is too little? How 2 balance this delicate process? Would love advice from a pro! image
Wet sanding/polishing nitro. Burned through in one spot. 18 coats dried over 2 week… when to progress from 1000 grit to 1500? How much is too much? How much is too little? How 2 balance this delicate process? Would love advice from a pro!
HELP
to r/Luthier by SaltyCrabbbs
1 day ago
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DIY refinish tips
to r/Luthier by Due-Director8159
3 weeks ago
Preview thumbnail for Finish crack? Repair or refinish? image
Finish crack? Repair or refinish?
REPAIR
to r/Luthier by Ok-Needleworker4225
2 weeks ago
Preview thumbnail for Tinted nitro over clear? Can’t tell from the pic, but the face is a little lighter than the rest of neck. Had to sand face to bare, restain then spray. There’s 3 coats of clear over the new tint, but want to spray 1 or 2 more… ok to do over clear? Should I sand it back? image
Tinted nitro over clear? Can’t tell from the pic, but the face is a little lighter than the rest of neck. Had to sand face to bare, restain then spray. There’s 3 coats of clear over the new tint, but want to spray 1 or 2 more… ok to do over clear? Should I sand it back?
HELP
to r/Luthier by Ok-Needleworker4225
2 weeks ago
Preview thumbnail for Bridge a hair off square. I’ve plugged the holes more times than I care 2 admit. pls understand that it’s a modding platform. Using old bridge string holes as drill template. Screw down the outer 2, then drill the rest. Pls help!! image
Bridge a hair off square. I’ve plugged the holes more times than I care 2 admit. pls understand that it’s a modding platform. Using old bridge string holes as drill template. Screw down the outer 2, then drill the rest. Pls help!!
HELP
to r/Luthier by Ok-Needleworker4225
2 weeks ago
Nitro finish with aerosol cans. Doable? Worth it?
HELP
to r/Luthier by ulquiorra__shiffar
5 months ago
Which kit should I get ?
ELECTRIC
to r/Luthier by Ok-Needleworker4225
2 weeks ago
Preview thumbnail for HELP! AGAIN! Tried to remove threaded inserts by screwing down to the stud, hoping to raise the insert. One snapped off. The other stripped. The stripped one has CA glue on it, bc I read that could help. Now I’m F’d. No need to tell me in an idiot. Just need an out. image
HELP! AGAIN! Tried to remove threaded inserts by screwing down to the stud, hoping to raise the insert. One snapped off. The other stripped. The stripped one has CA glue on it, bc I read that could help. Now I’m F’d. No need to tell me in an idiot. Just need an out.
HELP
in California
to r/Luthier by Ok-Needleworker4225
2 weeks ago
Preview thumbnail for Recently shaped and slotted bone nut from blank. E and A strings now buzzing around 12th+. Do the open string sound like they’re voicing correctly? image
Recently shaped and slotted bone nut from blank. E and A strings now buzzing around 12th+. Do the open string sound like they’re voicing correctly?
HELP
to r/Luthier by Extension_Document98
1 month ago
Help!
HELP
to r/Luthier by kingkresus
5 months ago
Preview thumbnail for What should I use to remove the leftover adhesive from my Gibson’s pickguard? image
What should I use to remove the leftover adhesive from my Gibson’s pickguard?
HELP
to r/Luthier by Bduet82
2 months ago
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Foot Pedal Circuit Board Inside Guitar Wire Question
to r/Luthier by Ok-Needleworker4225
2 weeks ago
Preview thumbnail for Crooked saddles. First 3 pics show crooked saddles, string spacing, and self-slotted and shaped bone nut on my Strat. Just swapped out neck. Last 3 pics show straight saddles on my Squier that now has the fender neck image
Crooked saddles. First 3 pics show crooked saddles, string spacing, and self-slotted and shaped bone nut on my Strat. Just swapped out neck. Last 3 pics show straight saddles on my Squier that now has the fender neck
HELP
to r/Luthier by Ok-Needleworker4225
2 weeks ago
Preview thumbnail for Question: correctly installed neck? Mighty mite neck that I centered w center line, clamped, drilled, then bolted. Didn’t know about E string method, but it seems pretty well centered. Thoughts? Also, angle from nut to new vintage tuners ok? image
Question: correctly installed neck? Mighty mite neck that I centered w center line, clamped, drilled, then bolted. Didn’t know about E string method, but it seems pretty well centered. Thoughts? Also, angle from nut to new vintage tuners ok?
HELP
to r/Luthier by Ok-Needleworker4225
2 weeks ago
Preview thumbnail for Help! 1/16” drill bit broke off in my headstock! image
Help! 1/16” drill bit broke off in my headstock!
HELP
to r/Luthier by Ok-Needleworker4225
2 weeks ago
Preview thumbnail for How do I achieve a mirror shine? Wet sanded 2-week cured nitro job with 800>1500>2000>3000>5000 then polished w/ColorTone scuff remover compound (t-shirt and finger). Still scratchy. Where to go from here? image
How do I achieve a mirror shine? Wet sanded 2-week cured nitro job with 800>1500>2000>3000>5000 then polished w/ColorTone scuff remover compound (t-shirt and finger). Still scratchy. Where to go from here?
HELP
to r/Luthier by Ok-Needleworker4225
2 weeks ago
Preview thumbnail for Mighty mite neck. Stained, sprayed, wet sanded, polished. Quite proud, but after straightening and starting fret work, frets closest to bridge keep rocking…. Had to level a lot. What am I missing? image
Mighty mite neck. Stained, sprayed, wet sanded, polished. Quite proud, but after straightening and starting fret work, frets closest to bridge keep rocking…. Had to level a lot. What am I missing?
HELP
to r/Luthier by BrrBurr
1 week ago
Recommendations for a body source?
to r/Luthier by Fair_Ad_7793
8 months ago
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EVH Frankie build
to r/Luthier by aaahhhhhh2
5 months ago
Best budget Tele pickups?
HELP