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Hey Everyone- I have a Martin 000c-16 that is in bad need of a neck reset- Anyone have any experience with this particular model? It’s a mortise and tenon. Will I have more luck using steam or foam cutters? Anything to watch out for? UPDATE-So I think i’m good now. I found a in-depth write up on this model M&T reset process in the new Martin Repair Guide - by Patrick DiBurro Great book BTW- Thanks!

Hey all. I've got the above-mentioned guitar on my bench. It had a neck reset and what appears to be a new bridge pad put in 14 years ago. It's a crack-free guitar except for a couple of little hairlines running from the back of the bridge to the upper tone bar. I thought that was a bit weird. Inside, everything looks okay until I turn off the inspection light, at which point I can see the rosy glow of daylight through the top - this…

I had lunch with a friend and client this week and we got on the topic of 'who did what and where' in the area, in terms of guitar repair. They brought up something that really felt like an object lesson in how rumors are propagated by people that don't understand the work that we do and I felt compelled to share. This was repeated person to person and originated from the shop it happened at: a certain someone at a certain music store…

I was trying to adjust the truss rod of a Martin DCX1E. I tried wiggling and jiggling that hex wrench for a long, long time to find the nut. Finally I got a small flashlight and mirror and was able to see that something is stuck in there, probably a bit from the end of a multi-screwdriver. I've attached a blurry picture. Anybody have any ideas as to how I can get that out (without taking the neck off)?

I use markup sheets for evaluations and couldn't find a generic version for parlor size. This is based on a Martin 00 but the form is sufficient to me. I'll be doing more of these if you think of something you'd like for me to outline. Link below.

Just realized that I posted this on the main feed earlier and should have posted it here. Apologies for my poor posting skills. Will go and delete the original now.... Hello all, I’m new around here and excited to continue lurking and learning, taking in all the great content and the knowledge of all you experienced looths. I am more familiar with building than repairing, but I am interested in learning all I can about both. I’m happy to…

Hey all, I’ve got a Prewar Martin on my workbench (1932/33 0-18) and this thing has unfortunately been through the guitar center wringer. I’ve had to reset a fretboard that was glued down with Gorilla glue and as well, rejoint the neck and underside of the fretboard. I had to repair a large deal of tear out that was sitting underneath their fret job and because of that I now have a brittle fret slot all up the board that will not hold a fr…

New to the Looth Group forum so I hope I'm posting in the right place. I am also relatively new to the trade although I've been a woodworker for a long while. I have a general question for luthiers regarding the repair of a typical pick guard issue. I have 2 early 1970's Martin D35's in my shop with the usual pick guard curling and cracks associated with shrinkage. I've watched luthiers flatten and re-glue these back on the bare wood as…

Hey everyone. This is a first time post for me, but I wanted to say thank you for everything. I’ve been tinkering here and there for the past few years under the eye of a former Martin employee, but this group has really given me more courage. In a high school math teacher by day. I teach mostly Geometry and Algebra. One of my students stayed after for help the other day and had his guitar for guitar class. I asked if I could see it and i…

I have one of those aluminum topped Martin Alternative X guitars in my shop where the top has broken free from the linings and braces. Does anyone have any idea what would be the best glue to use for this situation? Thanks!

Has anyone ever tried a Martin Keith style neck joint? I am thinking of using it on my first acoustic guitar using standard t track. I am curious if there are any tricks or tips to its successful implementation as I can only find limited information on it.