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Old 03-31-2023, 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Rudy4 View Post
You need to know what glue was used originally when the seam was closed. You can't use hide glue on a joint that's been made with Original Titebond and you can't use Titebond on a joint that was made with hide glue.

If it's a Martin it doesn't really matter. I'd go ahead and use the J.B. Weld.

(DO note the smiley face!!!)
It's funny 'cause it's true.' last year I restored a beautiful pre-war (pre Civil War) Martin guitar, that someone literally had slathered JB weld on.

Good point on the fact that if it is indeed the seam then it' a bigger issue.

**** experts getting in the way again!!!!
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