Getting through my workload, Transparent white Mirus model finished up. Copper Patina pickguard really sets it off.1yr ⋅ DGGuitars ⋅ r/Luthier
Aniline Dye is the way to go on pine. No blotchiness at all, even on the end grain. Shoulda tried this a long time ago!3yr ⋅ TheLastWoodBender ⋅ r/Luthier
Completed my LP kit. Lots of learning but I managed to struggle through my mistakes and quality issues with the kit.3yr ⋅ tuppenyturtle ⋅ r/Luthier
hi im 18 years old this is my first guitar build but its too heavy what can i do to relief it1yr ⋅ haddfao ⋅ r/Luthier
My second build completely from scratch, introducing 'The Shoegazer'4yr ⋅ Satanslittlewizard ⋅ r/Luthier
I had a ton of fear around slotting the fretboard. Using this jig honestly felt like cheating.l, but I’m super stoked with how it’s coming along.2yr ⋅ telekyle ⋅ r/Luthier
Is this a custom ? Or fender make a run of these? Sorry if this is the wrong spot to post1yr ⋅ No-Neighborhood9885 ⋅ r/Luthier
This bad boy is finally ready for finish. I love this black poplar burl top!5yr ⋅ _just_a_dude_ ⋅ r/Luthier
Preliminary analysis: don’t expect acoustic quality. The pickups rock. The hole is for show, really.2yr ⋅ GuitarFather ⋅ r/Luthier
I thought only the instruments WE made were supposed to break in weird-ass ways 😭 5 string bass bridge just... peeled up?1yr ⋅ Itsthejoker ⋅ r/Luthier
The last instrument my luthier Grandfather made...8 string mini dreadnought, I call her Megamandolin3yr ⋅ IIReignManII ⋅ r/Luthier
The previous owner of this Gretsch glued on this ugly faux wood arm rest, is there any way I can safely remove it without risking damage to the guitar?1yr ⋅ H4drienne ⋅ r/Luthier
I just posted this up on my youtube channel, I'm sure a few of you will find it really useful.1yr ⋅ adfinlayson ⋅ r/Luthier
I was accepted to attend the Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery this fall. Stoked. Any tips or advice?1yr ⋅ GruntMarine ⋅ r/Luthier
UPDATE - The quaranbuild is complete, check out the hand-carved Fatalis Menace Wailer in all of it's glory.3yr ⋅ shroomvolcano ⋅ r/Luthier
Since I got a lot of help here the last couple days with my wiring issues, I figured I owed it to you to share a pic of my pandemic project. First electric build. Body from scratch, neck from eBay.3yr ⋅ proncesa ⋅ r/Luthier
I’ve wanted to make a guitar for awhile, so I glued up this body to get started.1yr ⋅ Roctopus420 ⋅ r/Luthier
My first completely from scratch build. started at 14 and still working on it nearly 3 years later it’s utterly unplayable and objectively the worst feeling instrument I’ve ever held but I built it and am very proud.4yr ⋅ ShrekTheWise ⋅ r/Luthier
Are we doing DIY spray booths? Because I’d like to submit the coolest spray booth ever. Hope nobody gets jealous!3yr ⋅ TheLateFry ⋅ r/Luthier
double neck ukulele i made.... first time ever making anything out of wood, what does everyone think?10mo ⋅ Unlucky_Guard_3260 ⋅ r/Luthier
Any suggestions for a product to finish my first build? I want to keep it transparent and not yellow over time🤗2yr ⋅ India_Romeo ⋅ r/Luthier
I had great response to my last post, thank you for your comments, critiques, and overall encouragement. Here is another original build. This model is called The Saber.3yr ⋅ bondguitars ⋅ r/Luthier
I was interviewed today for the local newspaper about this guitar. I think this build journey is done.3yr ⋅ Harmishguitars ⋅ r/Luthier
Just got my guitar back from being painted, now I can start making some progress again!2yr ⋅ rogue498 ⋅ r/Luthier
Clear finishing question: grain filler, sanding sealer, and blotchyness2yr ⋅ redpandaflying93 ⋅ r/Luthier
Finishing off my Jagstang Refin, but can’t decide on pickguard... which one do you like better?1yr ⋅ tonythejedi ⋅ r/Luthier
Help! Plans off the internet were wrong and I've built a stratocaster with a 25 scale length!1yr ⋅ PBete ⋅ r/Luthier
Sometimes, you just score. Found this awesome piece of maple at my local Menards!1yr ⋅ GunsAndCoffee1911 ⋅ r/Luthier
Built an Explorer. First build ever. Love the old ship vibes. Curious what you think!2yr ⋅ jacksshed ⋅ r/Luthier
Lots of mistakes made, but thank you to this sub for so much advice and resources. The lad who failed wood work is steadily improving. Still waiting on the neck though!4yr ⋅ Keasbyjones ⋅ r/Luthier
Would this fanned fret even be playable with the nut square to the board?10mo ⋅ turbotank183 ⋅ r/Luthier
Just after buffing out the second coat and wiped down with mineral spirits. I love the way the maple logo pops on the wenge electronics cover4yr ⋅ _just_a_dude_ ⋅ r/Luthier
Bought this kit build for my husband and he asked me to paint it. Just finished sealing it. He asked for something bright- too much??4yr ⋅ Paddysdaisy ⋅ r/Luthier
I proved my parents wrong by building my first guitar! It just needs a finish, and that's all!2yr ⋅ imstuux ⋅ r/Luthier
Refinished my Gibson R7 to a charcoal frost metallic top and it actually turned out ok!3yr ⋅ theusualdan ⋅ r/Luthier
I'm not saying being a guitar tech is a rough job, I'm just saying I'd have a hard time explaining that this is, in fact, *not* cocaine.1yr ⋅ andrewkelly87 ⋅ r/Luthier
