Add a bass string to your standard build

Started this discussion. Last reply by Diane in Chicago Jun 12, 2011. 16 Replies 2 Likes

I want to do something weird. I've seen a lot of guys do it. Put a nice fat bass string on the top of a four or three stringer. Suggestions? Probably a slightly longer scale? Use a bass tuner for…Continue

Where do you get your wood?

Started this discussion. Last reply by The Phrygian Kid Jun 28, 2011. 6 Replies 1 Like

I'm trying to source wood at decent prices. I really only have a Woodcraft around. Not sure what else I can find. I hate to order things off the net, because I don't get a good look. And nothing is…Continue

Building a Stroviols - What is the resonator attached to?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jason May May 23, 2011. 8 Replies 0 Likes

I was looking at Stroviols because I think they are very cool. Everyone I've seen has some sort of disk that the horn goes into. What do people use for that diaphram shape? Obviously you can use any…Continue

Pulled Up Bridge on Twelve String Luthier Question

Started this discussion. Last reply by Skeesix Jan 9, 2011. 13 Replies 0 Likes

Sorry for the luthier question, but I don't really have anyone else to turn to. My favorite twelve string guitar has been hanging on my wall for almost six years because the bridge pulled up a bit.…Continue

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