Bridge re-glue :: 1996 Martin HD-28
The bridge was removed, refit and re-glued with hot hide glue. Before refitting the bridge, a top center seam crack was reinforced and splinted.
Chubbuck Guitars / Kevin Chubbuck, making & repairing guitars in an old building just north of Boston, Massachusetts.
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Bridge re-glue :: 1996 Martin HD-28
The bridge was removed, refit and re-glued with hot hide glue. Before refitting the bridge, a top center seam crack was reinforced and splinted.
Center seam top crack :: 1996 Martin HD-28
I'm using magnets along with low-tack drafting tape to lay out the top bracing. Once I find the braces, I can fit the cleats that I need to install in order to reinforce this open top seam. Below I'm using TJ Thompson's top crack corrector jig (available through Stewart MacDonald) to install a radiused cleat that runs the length of the crack.
Bridge removal & old top crack repair :: 1996 Martin HD-28
Refitting a failing bridge glue joint along with a top crack.