1961 Martin OO-18G [3.2 lbs] :: clean up & bridge reglue

July 6, 2016

This vintage Martin was picked up this morning after having it's bridge reglued, a couple loose back brace ends secured and an overall cleaning. The owner's mother purchased this guitar for her brand new in 1961 for $160! After 55 years together, she is looking to sell it so please feel free to contact me if you are interested.

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Bridge reglue :: 1961 Martin OO-18G

July 5, 2016

A vintage Martin classical came in with it's bridge removed. I cleaned up the mating surfaces, made a few custom clamping cauls (one internal, three external) and reglued the bridge with hot hide glue.

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2010 Martin OOO-28EC Eric Clapton Signature Model [4.2 lbs] :: nut adjustment

June 7, 2016

A Martin Eric Clapton signature model in for a basic setup adjustment. The player even supplied Eric Clapton's signature Martin phosphor bronze strings (Martin #MEC12)! I took these photos before the owner stopped by and we decided to replace the stock plastic pins for bone. Check the video below from the daily vlog for the initial setup.

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2014 Martin Custom X-Series X1-000E [4.6 lbs] :: loose jack

April 19, 2016

A Martin in for a loose endpin jack that needed the internal nut adjusted to properly allow the external nut to be tightened. The internal nut on the jack is the key to getting a nice tight fit in the tail block and still allow the instrument cable to properly seat in the jack. If the internal nut is too close to the outside of the jack, the external nut will not allow your cable's plug to get "all up in there."

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Fingerboard crack & new Waverly's :: 2014 Martin Custom O [4.0 lbs]

November 20, 2015

A nice little size 0 with a tiny fingerboard extension crack to be repaired. The player also decided to upgrade the stock Grover tuners for Waverly with ivoroid buttons. Looks sharp and sounds great.