New neck on a Martin question

I'd rather avoid plaining the fretboard to add back bow. IMO, compression fretting is much better and it's what I have done on my own guitars.

Do you have a side shot of the bridge after completion? Also, what saddle height do you shoot for on a reset?

[Ben-Had]

Originally Posted by Todd Yates

I'd rather avoid plaining the fretboard to add back bow. IMO, compression fretting is much better and it's what I have done on my own guitars.

Do you have a side shot of the bridge after completion? Also, what saddle height do you shoot for on a reset?

I shoot for between .14" and .18". This one came in at .18"

Thanks, Tim. Nice photos.

[Ben-Had]

OK, the guitar went back to its owner today. Here's what I ended up doing:

1. Re-humidify the guitar (it was very dried out by the previous owner)
2. Neck reset w/extension shim
3. Bone saddle
4. Re-rout damaged saddle slot
5. Compression re-fret
6. Re-glued 3 back braces and back seam
7. Re-glued 4 reinforcement strips
8. Remove pick guard and repair top crack (typical 70's PG crack from shrinkage)
9. Re-install pick guard

I guess we'll hear soon what he thinks of the repair work completed.

[Shugaboy]

I couldnt be happier with the repairs to my Martin - I would highly recommend Tim to anyone needing work on their acoustic. Thanks Tim!

[Ben-Had]

You're welcome. Take care of that guitar and you'll be an old man before that guitar needs more work and in all likelihood - I'll be dead!!