Loose binding :: 2012 Martin Custom D
Here's a relatively new Martin with loose binding in the waist on both sides. Just need to apply glue and tape up.
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![Mandolin setup on an A style :: 2015 June A5 [2.0 lbs]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dfcee2e4b0c0da377c65c7/1430978266645-UC9GLGGUG0KDRZKP6I8P/image-asset.jpeg)
Mandolin setup on an A style :: 2015 June A5 [2.0 lbs]
The action adjustment range was extended by refitting the bridge foot. The nut was dressed as well. Absolute beauty.
![Lifting bridge :: Bedell TB-30-G [5.0 lbs]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dfcee2e4b0c0da377c65c7/1430978467363-C6A6LSVM2CTI3F6MVGDU/image-asset.jpeg)
Bridge fit :: June A5 mandolin
The player wanted the action taken down slightly, but the adjustable bridge was bottomed out (and prevented further lowering). The solution above is to remove wood from the bridge's foot and refit it to the top.
Fun fact: Alan Carruth scrapers rule.
![Fingerboard extension top crack splint :: 2007 Pavan TP-30 [3.9 lbs]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dfcee2e4b0c0da377c65c7/1430978517972-1TXXZD8ZW02EYV8J0IX6/image-asset.jpeg)
Fingerboard extension top crack splint :: 2007 Pavan TP-30 [3.9 lbs]
This classical has a nasty crack in the top that runs along the bass side of the fingerboard clean into the sound hole. The crack had loosened the fingerboard brace so that was addressed first. Two cleats were then fit and glued to support the break (one along the fingerboard, one just inside the sound hole). This crack was far too open to just glue up (even with humidifying), so a thin spruce splint was fit, glued and trimmed into the crack with a minor color touch up to better match the top.