2022 Martin Binding Issues? Yes!

[Moldstar]

Originally Posted by Zissou Intern

I know I am in the minority in that I buy used guitars, and I don’t care about wear and tear. So repairs, even cleated cracks, don’t bother me. Most buyers want pristine guitars and see repairs, even just aesthetic issues, like a reglued binding, as a point for a major price reduction or a clear pass on the purchase.

Totally agree - I would love to snag a binding-repaired OM28 or similar, for a good price, the re-glued bindings do not bother me - if the guitar plays and sounds great, I am in. However, I am sure if it was happening to my nice new-ish guitar, I would be unhappy, and I would probably send it back to the factory for a fix, it the Martin warranty would cover it, because I too would be thinking about resale.

[Luckymud]

Originally Posted by Moldstar

Totally agree - I would love to snag a binding-repaired OM28 or similar, for a good price, the re-glued bindings do not bother me - if the guitar plays and sounds great, I am in. However, I am sure if it was happening to my nice new-ish guitar, I would be unhappy, and I would probably send it back to the factory for a fix, it the Martin warranty would cover it, because I too would be thinking about resale.

I certainly hope there are others that feel this way, because I was set on selling my Ceo-7 (I don't need 2 of them!).

[Luckymud]

I WILL say this. To know that it's been going on since about 2014 (?) and my 7-year-old guitar AND 2-year-old guitar also has the issue...idk folks, 8-10 years is enough time to fix this problem, and at this point it's pretty unacceptable.

[NBMgreg]

Yep, my 2013 has started to separate at the lower waist. The guitar rarely gets played and lives in its case with proper humidity, so it’s disheartening to see it deteriorate on its own like that. I’ve been back and forth on it for years now, I should probably just sell it.

[BlueBowman]

I'm amazed at how often this topic comes up on the forum, and I feel for owners who pay good money for a brand new guitar only to have it end up with this binding issue. And then to find out the warranty won't cover it, or you get the run-around for so long that you end up paying out of pocket? What?!

Just out of curiosity, what's the average cost for such a repair?

[Slimt]

I know my old 39 authentic d-28 was completely oversprayed after the repairs . is was not even a month old when it was sent in for binding issues .A year later it was done and returned to the store where I told them it was Martins guitar. Not mine. Refund was in order. 8000 bucks at that time.

[BluesKing777]

Hope Martin don’t make planes.


BluesKing777.

[birdsong]

Originally Posted by BluesKing777

Hope Martin don’t make planes.


BluesKing777.

Good one.

[jontewright]

Originally Posted by bobster7

This is unbelievable to be honest, living in the UK, the price, risk and lack of customer support means I doubt I would risk ever buying a Martin which is a shame.

I like the 1-3/4 nut width of the modern Martin’s but I’m traditional in the sense that I like my guitars to stay together!

If this was Gibson, or heaven forbid Eastman they would get absolutely slaughtered on forums such as this, but Martin seems to get a pass with a lot of people. I keep seeing comments akin to ‘it’s not the end of the world’, ‘it wouldn’t put me off buying one’, ‘just fix it yourself’ etc etc then there are constant Martin NGD’s and custom build threads so it doesn’t seem to be affecting the brand as much as it should.

Great post, well put. I've sold off my Martin's after reading too many horror stories of folk over here being left high and dry by Martin.

[BluesKing777]

Originally Posted by jontewright

Great post, well put. I've sold off my Martin's after reading too many horror stories of folk over here being left high and dry by Martin.

Get yourself an old Martin 0-17, Jonte! I think you will love one.....Mine is 1944, word was that even if it was their cheapo at the time, it had a quality build....plus nothing has fallen off in 80 years!

Then we can rename the current company as Titanic Guitars!

BluesKing777.

[jontewright]

Originally Posted by BluesKing777

Get yourself an old Martin 0-17, Jonte! I think you will love one.....Mine is 1944, word was that even if it was their cheapo at the time, it had a quality build....plus nothing has fallen off in 80 years!

Then we can rename the current company as Titanic Guitars!

BluesKing777.

One is on my shopping list @BluesKing777.
It is a very long list though :0

Recently bought and sold a 00-17 Authentic. No binding to fall off on those.
Phenomenal sound but that neck defeated me. I like a chunky neck but that was hectic. Perfect storm of 1 7/8" nut, wide fingerboard and neck heft.

[BluesKing777]

Originally Posted by jontewright

One is on my shopping list @BluesKing777.
It is a very long list though :0

Recently bought and sold a 00-17 Authentic. No binding to fall off on those.
Phenomenal sound but that neck defeated me. I like a chunky neck but that was hectic. Perfect storm of 1 7/8" nut, wide fingerboard and neck heft.

My 44 0-17 is a paddle head 1 11/16” nut but the nice C shape neck makes it nice to play, very nice.....I usually capo it at 3, makes it closer to 1 3/4”! It is the last year they scalloped the braces, no binding to fall off.

But of course the ones that fingerpickers made famous are the fairly unobtainable mid 1930s paddle heads with 1 3/4” nut and 2 1/4” approx bridge space over C neck, scalloped braces, no binding to fall off!

I joke that Jackson Browne bought them all but it may not be far from the truth....

But so, there are Martins and Martins!

BluesKing777.

[cyclistbrian]

Originally Posted by BluesKing777

Hope Martin don’t make planes.


BluesKing777.

The scene, an interview room at Martin H Q:
Martin HR Rep: "So tell me about your manufacturing engineering experience."
Prospective employee: "I work for Boeing..."

[BluesKing777]

Originally Posted by cyclistbrian

The scene, an interview room at Martin H Q:
Martin HR Rep: "So tell me about your manufacturing engineering experience."
Prospective employee: "I work for Boeing..."

“Oh?” Is the reply.......

“You may be better off working at Gibson....making Flying Vs”

Yuk yuk, sorry.


BluesKing777.

[ozzman]

Originally Posted by BluesKing777

Hope Martin don’t make planes.


BluesKing777.

They do make planes Lockheed Martin. The Martin division is in charge of door binding