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Todd Lunneborg ArticleNew Builds

Apr 20, 2026

Mentors and Olson Routing Rings

Mentors and Olson Routing Rings Mentors, molds, and the Olson routing rings that replaced "driving the bus." Hello again, welcome to episode 2. I’m pumped! Last time I did my best to say hello and upd…

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Richard Jaouen Jaouen's guitars ArticleNew Builds

Apr 18, 2026

The Frankintar

On February 18th, 2026, The Looth Group presented “Misconceptions in Lutherie” featuring Martino Quintavalla, Simone Bonanomi, and Andrea Corsini of H

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Todd Lunneborg ArticlePerspective

Mar 19, 2026

Jumping In! — by Todd Lunneborg

Jumping In! — by Todd Lunneborg An intro and, “Getting ready for the Fretboard Summit, 2026.” Hello there, Todd Lunneborg here. Ian has asked me to start writing regularly for the Looth Group Website.…

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Ian Davlin Useful_linksRepair and Restoration

Mar 11, 2024

Mandolin Cafe Builders and Repairers Forum

Mandolin Cafe Builders and Repairers Forum Mandolin Cafe Builders and Repairers Forum.

Folk, Bluegrass, Irish, Old Time Instruments Folk, Bluegrass, Irish, Old Time Instruments Mandolin New Builds Repair and Restoration

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Dan Erlewine ArticleRepair and Restoration

Mar 7, 2024

Dan Erlewine - Gibson Les Paul Special Repair

Dan Erlewine – Gibson Les Paul Special Repair 1 When I took out the neck pickup to replace a piece of missing binding on the end of the fretboard, this is what I found. 10 My plan was to finish the pi…

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