by Steve | Aug 5, 2010 | acoustic, Martin, neck reset, refret, Repairs, Side crack, side smash, touch up, Uncategorized, vintage, Vintage Restoration |
This well-worn 1957 Martin 000-18 has definitely earned some ‘spa treatment’ – a neck reset, refret, and side crack repairs. Guitars are meant to be played and enjoyed, so it always makes us smile to see one that has clearly been doing just that....
by Steve | Jun 10, 2009 | acoustic, bridge reglue, Martin, neck reset, Side crack, vintage |
A true pre-war Martin rides again with a neck reset, crack repair, and bridge reglue! The owner of this 1930 Martin 518 saw work we performed on another Martin and entrusted us to repair a lengthy side crack, separated bridge, and to reset the neck angle. This is work...
by Steve | Aug 22, 2008 | finish, Martin, Repairs, Side crack, side smash, touch up |
It’s hard to say how many times we’ve repaired a guitar that was damaged by airline baggage handling. It’s a big number though. This Martin 000-15 had a rough flight and split open like a can of beans. Unfortunately the damage was bad enough that...
by Steve | May 16, 2008 | finish, side smash, touch up |
This 1930’s Martin 00-18 really took a blow. The lower side is cracked, smashed in, and missing pieces of wood. The customer wasn’t sure it could even be salvaged but Dan was up to the challenge again. Take a look at the process. In this second view you...
by Steve | May 5, 2008 | Repairs
Ouch! Was it a badly installed strap button that let go or a stand that got knocked over? Your guess is as good as ours but this poor Martin hit the ground and the headstock split wide open. Notice that there’s a secondary crack running vertically. This will...
