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Cracked Bridge 000-18
I have a 1936 Martin 000-18 and when changing the strings, noticed the ebony bridge developed about a 3/16" crack starting from the saddle slot towards the front corner on the low E side. The saddle slot on this guitar is open on both ends. Being as this guitar is all original including the finish except for the tuners, I was going to string it back up, put some super glue in the crack very carefully and loosen the strings to let it set. But, I'm thinking maybe thats not a good idea.
Any luthiers who might give me some advise? thanks in advance. |
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I'd agree that it probably isn't a good idea on a guitar of that age and value.
Without photos, it is difficult to give much meaningful advice other than to take it to a professional for repair. The repair might be CA glue, as you suggest. It might require bridge replacement, depending upon the specifics of what you have. |
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It is more likely than not an easy fix, and yes, with super glue. Easy for a good professional. Not the guy who does setups at the local Guitar Center. You can mess it up doing it yourself and create a bigger problem.
Do not use the release of string pressure on the saddle after applying super glue as a clamping method for a bridge crack. Ever. On any guitar.
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Yes, these days they'd use super glue. (Justs repaired a bridge with superglue myself, but I did it off the guitar because the bridge was lifting anyway - that stuff can mess up your finish in a hurry.)
An instrument that old, and in the condition you describe should be repaired by someone that does it for a living, IMO. Besides some of the posters here, Bryan Kimsey is the Martin guy I'd contact.
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000-18
thanks everyone!
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bridge crack, cracked bridge, martin repair |
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