What are the elements of a comfortable guitar neck?
When prioritizing the things that are important in a guitar, playability is usually ranked in the top three. I recently made a mistake with a custom build that was wonderful in every way except that...
View ArticleNeck set question for the pros
I recently bought a "63 D-18 that needs a neck set....the frets are in great shape, and I'm guessing they are original since the guitar is in excellent condition....near mint....so here's my...
View Articlenuts
I would think that a self lubing nut is more important than any thing else as aposed to a transducer effect of a saddle .Does this make sense?
View ArticleGotoh 510's or Waverly's to replace OEM tuners
I've got a JC-16 with stock tuners and I'd like to upgrade to either Gotoh 510's or Waverly's. Is there any additional drilling that will need to be done with either of these tuners? What about shaft...
View ArticleWhile it's still a young guitar....
...mighten it be a good idea to loosen the strings while not playing it? It seems like a new guitar is liable to be more malleable, and prone to assuming a shape dictated by the great pressure of the...
View ArticleNeck Reset
I've read about Martin guitars owned by members of this forum that have had neck resets on 2 or 3 year old guitars. Is this common? What is the average age of a Martin guitar that would need a neck...
View ArticleTuning strings to pitch before before cutting excess
Lately I've been using Newtone strings on my SMOMGT.The directions suggest that the guitar be tuned before removing excess, which I do anyway regardless of brand, but I'm curious as to why.Once the...
View ArticleCan TREM-NUTs be polished and sanded?
I want to shape the TREM-NUT for my 12-string.I only am hesitating a little because I don´t know if this materialmight be sanded and polished... as it´s a kind of plastic so I am a little insecure.I...
View ArticleVintage Bridges
I'd been wondering about the variables in Vintage bridges, so I thought I'd start a thread on it. I'd been told that Martin had 3 different sizes for bridges in the 30's. I took this to mean the...
View ArticleWhat about removing scratches?
Is there a way to remove or cosmetically doctor scratches that may be deep, but not in the wood? Any advice would be appreciated. Seems like I remember discussions along these lines before, but can't...
View ArticleWeird neck angle
This is on my 2 year old 00-28VS custom.The fingerboard has an "angle" in it at the 12th fret (body joint). From the nut to the 12th fret the fingerboard is straight, but "pulled up" (with the usual...
View ArticleBridge pins (again)
The topic of bridge pins is new to me...and I've seen some discussion on this forum about it, but wanted to get more specifics...My guitar is an D-18AG which has a rosewood fretboard, and bridge, and...
View ArticleWhat Are The Proper Steps for a Setup?
Lets say you get a hold of a guitar with real high action. The neck is fine, no re-set is needed. The culprits are a tall saddle, tall nut and the neck curvature. If all three need tweaking, is there...
View ArticleTuning Machines
Hi FolksI have a 1999 000CME. I would like to replace the tuning machines (the stock tuners arent cutting it anymore). How do I know what type to get as far as fitting my guitar. I want just plain old...
View ArticleMartin FX Strings Anyone?
From the Martin String Catalog: "Available at music retailers October 1, 2007."Anyone had a chance to try them out yet? Just wonderin' how they stack up against the old Fingerstyles, etc. Thanks....
View ArticleNeck swaps?
What is the ballpark cost to re-neck a 00-15 to a 1 and 3/4 size? Is it practical? would the bridge need to be changed?Thanks for your comments/advice/alternatives.
View Articlesize of bone bridge pins for a new hd-28?
Just wondering what size bone pins I'd need to order for a new hd-28? Im thinking 2c but im not sure?thanksedwardo
View ArticleKudos to Dusty Strings for a Job well done
I just got back my HD-28 from a neck reset, fret job and tuner replacement. Wow. I am totally impressed with the quality of the work and they had it ready when they said it would be (6 weeks). My...
View ArticleMartin string width at bridge doesn't calculate
While viewing guitar specs at the Martin site, I found something that puzzles me. Comparing 2 guitars, say a 000-15s and a OM-28 Marquis, we have identical nut widths of 1 3/4", string spacings at the...
View ArticleBridge pins have slight angle...Normal?
I have the original plastic bridge pins on my relatively new 00X1. I have changed the strings once, and I am certain that the strings are seated correctly.When looking at the bridge from the side, the...
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