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Old 10-28-2009, 08:45 AM
blues2rock blues2rock is offline
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Default To the Martin afficionados: Mortise tenon vs. Dovetail neck joint

With all else being equal, what's the difference in tonal qualities?

Is one joint stronger than the other? A few more years before a neck reset is required?

I assume mortise tenon is cheaper because it comes standard on all the "lower model" Martins.

Thanks,
Jason
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