Shooting from the hip! Anything and everything can be discussed here.

The place to discuss the tools of guitar craftsmanship: power tools, hand tools, specialty tools. Ask questions, rate, review, praise or trash. Give your opinions on what is needed to create the perfect luthier workshop.

A great place to debate and discuss pickups and the innards of the guitar. We'll take out the alchemy, separate fact from fiction and attempt to make sense of it all.

Let's explore all the many parts of the guitar, from the bridge to the tuners, and everything in between.

From fret leveling to intonation we will assist you in the set-up process of your guitar. Why pay when you can do it yourself? Also, everything you ever wanted to know about guitar strings......exciting huh?

Make yourself at home here at the finishing booth. Submit your queries and get answers about the finishing process for your guitar build. Nitro, poly, shellac, oils, grain fillers, sanding sealers will all be discussed. Wood preparation and the art of sanding will also be addressed. Respirator optional.

A scientific and not-so-scientific look at the fibrous material of the "axe gods": tone, sustain, feel, weight, appearance, workability, finishing properties and all other mysteries concerning wood.

Check out these Gibson-ish builds presented by fellow forumites. Show off your skills by documenting your Gibson copy build. Step-by-step instruction on how to create your own Les Paul, SG, 335, Firebird, Melody Maker style guitars.

Building your own dream Statocaster or Telecaster copy was never easier......hah! Forum members can document their Fender-clone builds here and show off their skills.

Design, construct and display your Rickenbacker-inspired builds here. Show us the "Jangle".

GBL forum members are creative and ingenious....we all know that. Here they strut their stuff by submitting builds with creativity and uniqueness in the forefront. Imagination....don't leave home without it!