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Old 04-30-2018, 11:31 PM
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Default Size 2 plans or template

I've looked everywhere on the web I can think of but can't find a source for Martin style size 2 guitar plans, or even a template of the body shape. Anyone out there know of someone who has either of those? Thanks.
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Old 05-10-2018, 12:33 AM
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I’ve got an old size 2, and could trace the body shape and measure bridge and brace positions if you need.
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Old 05-11-2018, 09:00 AM
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If you could, take a front on picture of the body. You can then use masking tape to hold parchment paper (grocery store food wrap section) on the monitor and trace out the shape. Should be able to fit half the body on a monitor. Trace it lightly with a pencil. Gives you the outline and soundhole as well as bridge location.
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Old 05-11-2018, 09:50 AM
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Some folks say this is about as close to a size 2 as is available...

http://www.lmii.com/products/kit-wiz...lypage-noimage

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The LMII plan looks very close to Martin Size 2. Use straight bridge and through saddle.

Tracing of my 1927 2-17. Save and print to 11" x 17" 100%. Check with dimensions.

Don't remember the reason for wrinkles.......

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Old 05-21-2018, 10:19 PM
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Working on making a tracing. I’ll try to get it done this week.

PM me with an address if you want a physical copy.
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Old 05-22-2018, 12:20 PM
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The LMII plan looks very close to Martin Size 2. Use straight bridge and through saddle.

Tracing of my 1927 2-17. Save and print to 11" x 17" 100%. Check with dimensions.

Don't remember the reason for wrinkles.......
Comes with age.
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Old 05-28-2018, 10:17 PM
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Thanks everyone. My client has decided to go with a size 1 instead, which works out well for me, since I've already made several, and Ameritage has a custom size 1 case on file for me.

Once again, thank you all.
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