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As for the tuners, I’m with the OP: Open back Sta-Tites for the vintage look. I have nothing against Gotoh 510s - I put a set on my Larrivee - but on a Martin I prefer the traditional/vintage look.
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MMVs are awesome! Congrats!
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Thanks guys! Today, we cleated the cracks, so tonight she sits in the shop, all clamped up, while the hide glue sets. I miss her
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Mmv
Any updates on the repair?
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Yes. She's all cleated and good to go! The luthier did an inspection of all the internal bracing, and gave her a clean bill of health. We ended up putting 2 cleats in. He thought it would be better than just doing 1. He also had a device that forced the hide glue into the crack. Then when we clamped it up, he verified there was some squeeze out from both the top and from underneath. He told me that unless it goes unhumidified through a severe winter, that it's doubtful I'll ever have problems with it again.
It is probably just my imagination, but I swear it sounds a little fuller, with a tiny bit more sustain now. It also seems to have just a touch more of that Martin "growl". It's impossible to be subjective about stuff like that, but I really do think I can hear it, and I think it's an improvement. Now, the part you are probably inquiring about; the finish repair. I elected not to do it now. Basically, he would mask off the crack as best as possible, using speciality glue resistant tape and glue resistant crayon looking things, then fill the crack with a luthier specific super glue. It's applicator is a little tiny flexible tube that allows for ultra precise beads. Once it has dried, it is then scraped level with the surface, then polished and buffed out. I saw an example of this, and unless you get very close up, it's impossible to tell there was a crack there. And even close up, it's hard to tell if it was a crack or a slight imperfection with the grain of the wood. Why did I not do it? Simple - I bought this guitar to gig with. My cs J45 and my HD-28 live in their cases. I take them out to play or record, then they get wiped down and put back in the case. A string change involves micro a fibre cloth pad to prevent scratches. They are both fantastic guitars that I consider myself very fortunate to own, and I keep them in pristine condition. Probably the best I'll ever have in my lifetime! I don't want another guitar like that! This one will go to the beach, to gigs, rehearsals, handed to friends to strum and whatever else you can think of. It lives out on a stand, right next to my computer, and gets picked up multiple times a day, including the occasional accidental bump against the desk. It's my work pickup truck, while the Benz stays nice and waxed in the garage. By the time I leave this mortal coil, it'll be looking like Willies trigger! (PS - I'll be polling you guys for pickup suggestions here shortly, but I'll do it in the amplified section) FWIW, the luthier told me I can do the repair to the finish at any point in the future if I decide I want to. |
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Awesome! I know i really liked Ernie Ball Aluminum Bronze on my Dread. And k&K are always nice on a martin lol.
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I tried an 000-MMV and was impressed!
And I like OluKais too! Flip-flops, that is.
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Yup - In the summer, if it's not a gig, a wedding or a funeral, you can expect flip flops on my feet! Funny you noticed that.
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