Acoustic guitar luthier tools

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By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. Learn More. Pro Audio Mixers Behringer. Used — Mint. Guitar Makers Vise — Cant work without this one, a must. Go -Bar Deck — One of the simplest ways to glue your braces. I use this type which are good, but I think if I was doing it all over again I might go with these or make my own out of pipes with spring loaded bars inside for super fast hide glue action.

Glue Clearing Chisel — Absolutely love this tool, it keeps my tops clean and save me a lot of work. It also lets me clean the squeeze-out without flooding the area with water for cleanup — very important.

Glue Bottles — Seems dumb to put this on here, but they really make it so much easier to get the right amount of glue on the surface and they are so cheep you can replace them when they wear out or when you loose the cap.

Any similar bottle will work fine not just this brand. Quick clamps — Best to get the 4 pack, you save tons that way. I learn about these in when I studied with Boaz Elkayam, so handy and light weight. Making An Archtop Guitar — This is the book that changed my life. I will always remember the cool autumn the day I found it in a book store, and read it cover to cover in one sitting. The Art Of Lutherie — I have to recommend it because it contains what I consider to be the core concepts of the guitar itself and how to use them to engineer the voice you want from your guitar.

A great basis to start developing and grow in your fret work skills and understanding. Tom Bills has been hand crafting one of a kind custom guitars for the top players and collectors around the world since You can view and learn more about his guitars by visiting his website: tbguitars.

Nice topic Tom! Agreed on the Benedetto book and DVDs, life changing! Luckily for us today there is such an amazing and wonderful array of tools available that it really helps us get our work done most efficiently.

Thank you so much for your comments and sharing your favorite tools! James Bay plane, I will have to check it out for sure. LT Bullet. Guitar Jack Tightener. LT Glue Accelerator. NCF Quick Accelerator - 6 oz. LT Glue Solvent. Ultra Solvent 2 oz. LT 5 ml lube. LT 7mm Truss Rod Wrench. LT Super T Glue. Super-T 2 oz. LT Pro Tips for Glue. Pro Tips - 12 pieces, extension micro applicators. LT Pipettes for Glue. Pipettes for instant glue, 10 pieces, easier control for applying to small work.

LT Hot Stuff Glue. Hot Stuff - 2 oz. LT 8mm Truss Wrench. Allen wrench set 2 for most locking trems. LT Nut File Set. LT Glue Applicator Tips.