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From my experience dealing with Martin’s certified repair techs and then directly with Martin’s factory warranty service, I’d avoid that route if at all possible. If your dealer will replace/exchange the instrument just start fresh.
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Sounds like you are justifying your prejudiced views.
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let a certified Martin repairman look it over, the frets are no big deal, I see it a lot with all of the popular brands, a couple of frets need a light level/dress, I do this almost weekly on new instruments(Gibson, Taylor, Collings, Martin, even some high dollar hand builts). I doubt they all leave the factory/shop like that, but many stresses cause a slight move here or there during shipment and transport, and wood adjusting to many different climates.
the rattle could be something simple, let the man or woman with the Martin paper shingle give it a complete look over. a brace is possible, but so are many other things, simple things, simple fixes. sounds like you dig this particular instrument, so for me,i would prefer to see what the outcome is before a different another one is sent in replacement-one never knows if the replacement will sound/feel right. keep us posted d |
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Your tech guy "thinks" its a loose brace or knows? Did you try pressing around inside to see if you can spot the problem for sure?
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I've been thru the Martin tour twice and yes...they do have a room full of guitars sent in for repair. My buddy sent his old D-28 in for a refret and have the finish and fretboard cleaned up and when it came back ( after 5 months) it looked like a brand new guitar...really I was surprised how nice it came out.. LIKE NEW...period..amazing...
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Martin is a large Manufacturer. They are set up for Manufacture, not Repair.
They have a small repair staff and the wait is indeed 6 to 8 months. This is why Martin has authorized service folks all over the country. If you had a problem with a new Mustang you wouldn't ship it off to FoMoCo, you'd drive it to your nearest authorized dealer. Just take it to a local authorized repair place. The service will be faster, and you can discuss the problem with someone in person rather than remotely.
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I guess this is how mail order brides fell out of fashion.
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No, not really, this isn't the first time I've read stories like this. Unless those are all fabrications, my opinion is what it is. you absolutely don't have to agree, but I'll never buy one of their guitars.
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Indeed. I ordered one on Black Friday with 25% off. She came without a leg...
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