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Neck Jig For Sale

Stew Mac Erlewine Neck Jig for sale, purchased new in May of 2023. Very light use in excellent condition. More photos upon request. Comes with angle vise, shipping based on location. Available for pickup in Fairfield County, CT. $550.00 Erlewine Neck Jig Workstation - StewMac

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blades for sale

Two Starret Pro-Die IPD Bandsaw blades: 6'10-1/2" 14 T.P.I. Unopened/uncoiled Cost me 45. each sell for 35. plus shipping

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Any Looths near Artesia, New Mexico?

Hey Looths! I've got a potential customer in New Mexico who wants to ship me his Carvin bass to my area, Nashville, TN, for some repair work. He was referred by another customer. He reached out to me because he lives in a very rural area and guitar repair folks are scarce. I'll gladly accept the job, but I'm hoping we may have a local solution for him. Is there anyone in this amazing group close to Artesia, New Mexico? Thanks!

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Every back brace is loose?

Hello everybody! I've got a newer Martin Special 16 (all solid wood with matte back/sides and gloss top) in for some loose braces. Here in Houston I'm used to dealing with acoustics damaged by over-humidification or extreme heat rather than what I often see addressed in the group by you wonderful folks in your colder (normal) climates. My customer had this guitar shipped to him from Wisconsin, and I suspect it was exposed to some extreme…

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ISO Empty Fret Tubes

I ordered some sections of 2ft length fret wire that were being closed out. I’m looking for a few empty tubes, with caps that allow you to hang them on the wall. Only need 2 or 3 if any of you guys have some extra laying around. Happy to pay for them and shipping costs. I appreciate you guys!

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Airbrush Compressors for Sale Brand New

I have some inventory that is brand new and just taking up space. I brought these small airbrush compressors in a few years ago from my Taiwan supplier. 1/8 hp with Filter, Regulator and airbrush air hose. Also included in an adapter that converts the airbrush fitting to a standard 14"NPS thread. 2 are available. $95.00 each plus whatever it costs to ship UPS. Other specs 110V .7 CFM Max pressure 95 psi Dimensions: 26 x 14 x 17 cm Weight: 4.0…

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Hey Jeff! I will send you a dm with my contact info. I would love to try one of these. Thanks!
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Get a Free Sampler Pack of Super Assilex

Super Assilex free sampler pack (you pay shipping): https://eagleabrasives.com/sample/sampler.php?for=assilex (Yeah, how did they come up with that name?)

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Alright, I try very hard to not act like a silly twelve year old who likes bathroom humor, but really, this is pretty silly…
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REFERRAL: Looking for a shop that repairs vintage banjos

Back story: I work as a Repair Tech at a Guitar Center in Florida. A gentleman brought in a 50-year-old vintage banjo where the tuning peg on the neck had broken off. I don't have the equipment in-store to do this type of repair, and I told him I'd try to find him a shop that does. I'm looking to refer him to someone experienced in these repairs where he'd ship the instrument to you (i.e., you don't have to be in FL) for evaluation, quot…

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Laurel Mountain Machineworks and Andy Fitzgibbon. He's very responsive and I believe he has machining capabilities. On instagram if you have at Andy Fitzgibbon and you can find him on Google. Guy's…
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Floyd Rose Nut wood screws

Does anyone know of place that I can snag some Floyd rose nut mount wood screws for less than $5 a pop +$13 shipping?? https://www.floydrose.com/products/frnmst?srsltid=AfmBOormfl6KkKxF3QliwFsIxUzekFwLUuAMZtVzRq9jXxho-mQ1iPPq I need a new set and would like to have some extras on hand but that price is kinda ridiculous

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Here’s the dimensions of those screws if you have access to a hardware store you might be able to find something close enough. The link to these screws: https://shoppartsland.com/wf2-5-15-bk-1-000-p…
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Nut files and fretting tools

Doing some workshop organization and found some tools I don't use. All are in excellent shape with very minimal use. Each item linked to the relevant product page: Japanese nut files. Mine have a bit of surface rust but they were used for maybe 2 guitars. $80 new, selling for $40 StewMac Gauged Nut Slotting File Set for Electric Guitar (for medium strings) and one of each nut file backer. Used on one guitar. $113 new for the files and $19…

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Everything is sold except the fret cutting saw blade!
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Woodseses

Howdy folks, Y'all may know that over the years I've had my hands in all sorts of varying degrees of our beloved lutherie bizz; from my current modest restoration shop focus to work for 'The Man' in big production. Throughout this I've built up contacts of various sorts and recently, as I've started to get back into building (to some degree) I've had some of these contact ask me about moving some wood on their behalf. So, here I am wo…

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I emailed you!
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Nitro Lacquer - FREE!!

I’ve moved away from nitro lately and have a number of cans left that I no longer have use for. They’re free to anyone who wants them - if they can be of any use to someone I’d rather that than dispose of them. All new & still factory sealed. 3x Seagrave Gloss L3651 1x Seagrave Guitar Sealer R-1140 I’m in the SF Bay Area so if there’s anyone local that would be awesome, maybe meet up and grab a drink. Otherwise, I would be willing to ship i…

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What direction have you moved to?
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ESP Strat Neck Specs

Can anyone help with specs of a late 80's ESP Stratocaster neck with Strat 'blank' [no logo] headstock. Likely from 48th street. No serial # on it. Just an ESP stamp with some hand writing. See attached. Any help is greatly appreciated. We were asked to recreate it for a custom build and the client is unwilling to ship the neck for analysis for sentimental reasons.

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L-00 and J-45 Body and Side Bender Templates

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…

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did you sell your templates?