Nicole Alosinac Luthiery

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Nicole Alosinac Luthiery is a full service luthiery offering repairs, restorations, customizations etc. for all fretted and bowed instruments.

• Anynomous

  14 December 2018

  This old vintage banjo needed a new skin... here’s how that goes after a good cold soak!

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  23 November 2018

  TBT - This was a project that I did for Randy Bachman back in 2006. The original guitar was a Hoyer Special Model that was in pretty rough shape so we decided spruce it up and make it into a Hoyer Special SL Model, and then paint it black. Making and installing the binding was a fun challenge, nevermind the side binding and the pearloid ring around the top that was a feature on the SL model. I even got a replica decal made for the top in gold. It turned out pretty cool in the end.

• Anynomous

  23 November 2018

  This email DID make me laugh out loud! I'm taking it as a compliment, a funny, funny compliment.

• Anynomous

  18 November 2018

  I am excited to have my handmade guitars represented by Symphontree Music. Check it out! Thanks Kevin!

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  20 September 2018

  Re-fitting a neck on a 1953 Martin 00-17. Someone had previously re-fit the neck with too great an angle and they also used way too much glue! Lots of clean up in there...

• Anynomous

  15 September 2018

  Hopefully this doesn’t apply to me....I like my face! This 1965 Fender P Bass is here for some TLC. New frets, a new bone nut, a set up, and 4 new strings.

• Anynomous

  13 September 2018

  Oh happy day! I’ve been waiting on my headstock logo for Black Gold, the wait is finally over, yay! What do you think?

  Btw, if you’re in the market for a handmade guitar, this could be for you. Email me at nicole@stringrepair.ca to book your appointment to take this beauty for a test drive.

• Anynomous

  15 August 2018

  Upcoming dates for Acoustic Guitar Set-Up Classes are: Saturday September 15 & Saturday November 10.

  Email: nicole@stringrepair.ca to reserve your spot now.

  Learn from a pro, limit 3 people per class, 9:30-4:30, $350 + taxes.

• Anynomous

  14 August 2018

  What a blast it was to premier my Black Gold model at the Vancouver International Guitar Festival this past weekend! So fantastic to meet so many great players and luthiers, lots of positive feedback and even an order for the next Black Gold! Thank you to @colomaguitars and Shaw for putting this world class event! .......more photos and sound clips of Black Gold coming soon!

• Anynomous

  11 August 2018

  When I was imaging my new Black Gold model the v-joint was always part of it, but I didn’t consider the volute until much further along in the process. I’m glad I did. I think it’s kinda sexy, amirite?!? The Waverley’s don’t hurt either! Come check this out at Vancouver International Guitar Festival this weekend, there are going to be lots of amazing guitars!

• Anynomous

  10 August 2018

  Here’s a sneak peak inside my new Black Gold model that I will be showing this weekend at the Vancouver International Guitar Festival. Come check it out!

• Anynomous

  09 August 2018

  Here’s an action shot of carving some top braces for my new Black Gold model. Come check it out this weekend at the Vancouver International Guitar Show!

• Anynomous

  09 August 2018

  If you’ve been wondering what I’ve been up to for the last couple weeks, here is your first sneak peak. I’ve been working on an acoustic model that I’m calling Black Gold. I wasn’t sure if this prototype would be ready to show at the Vancouver International Guitar Festival this weekend, but it looks like I’m going to make it! Come check it out in real life.

• Anynomous

  10 July 2018

  Rough cutting some necks for original Alosinac acoustic guitars debuting fall 2018. Email me if you’re interested!

• Anynomous

  21 June 2018

  Refretting a 1948 Martin A Style Mandolin. It really is just that fast! 😉

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  11 May 2018

  This old Gibson B-25 was brought in by its original owner, ready for an overhaul and a bridge upgrade. I usually like to keep everything original, but I don’t feel bad about replacing this plastic bridge with a new handmade rosewood bridge with an intonated bone saddle. This guitar also got a new bone but, a refret, and a neck reset. It should be good for a while now!