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Stewmac has good diagrams showing the dimensions of the fret wire they sell, which should be helpful getting the information you need. I would think you would want to pay attention to the height and...

You might want to check out Reliable Hardware for hinges and matching black screws. They are made in the USA and are really good quality.

Assuming the case is wood! Another approach would be to just drill the whole screw out. That would allow you to fill the hole with a toothpick or small dowel. Then you could drill a new hole and...

Thanks Pops! Should I use glue between the old brace and new brace only, so the top floats over the new brace? Or should I glue both surfaces, the old brace and the top?

I have carefully examined the top bracing, which consisted of two tapered wooden pieces, each about 5/16 wide x 3/8th high at the center. It appears that when the top was cut for installation of the...

No I did not get a pin stripped case. It came with a brown clapboard case with clothe binding.

I just purchased a really clean EM150. When I tuned it to pitch the top deflects a lot under the low side of the bridge. With the bridge raised all the way up I still can’t get enough string...

Way to go Lappy!

Very interesting grain Jim! Outstanding!

Since most of the wood instruments of that period were finished with some form of shellac, I would look for info about cleaning or recoating shellac. There are some experts here, you can find them by...

All beautiful examples of gorgeous grained wood. I can't decide after seeing all those wonderful instruments if I like the one piece or the book matched best. I suppose I will make up my mind when...

I have walnut stock that will make a one piece back. Since I have had it so long and it has been in a stable environment is it reasonable to use for a one piece back or am I asking for trouble?

Yo, very cool instrument Rick! The wood selection is awesome. Your blow by blow on the building sounds like something I need to be prepared for. I am planning on a basic A5 design to keep the bending...

Beautiful Fatt-Dad! Why did you choose the redwood top?

I have quite a lot of it, so picking out some choice pieces will not be a problem. Thank you!

Does anyone have an opinion about using Black Walnut for tonewoods? I have some beautiful wood that has been in my shop for the last twenty five years. I am thinking of using the Black Walnut for a...

I needed help with setup on a used mando I just bought. I just joined the cafe and was very glad to find lots of good advice here. The best suggestion was to ask Rob Meldrum to email me a copy of his...