69 N-20- Classical internal pictures

[Rob]

Trying to replace missing top on one so need some good digital pictures from inside a N-20.Hoping someone has some pictures they can post a link to view of all the internal bracing and any internal specs that will be printable for me to work off. Even a model very close to 69 will help big time .Understand it had  basic fan bracing with two outside fan braces extending about 1/4 inch from back end corners right up past the sound hole and I guess almost touching the neck block. Was told they went through notches in the cross brace behind the 3-9/16th sound hole. Anyone know the bridge height by the way as have two other measurements? Guess the two blocks were mahogany  and the front one tapered on the front corners. Not sure if back block corners were tapered, is this correct does anyone know for sure if they or friend has plans.Also heard two frets on the left were mahogany not sitka spruce. Anyone know the truth there? Heard also the main cross back braces were mahogany but again not confirmed and looking for those wood specs.Thanks  for any answers  for these questions.Rob

[Paul Breen]

You might try checking here:

http://theunofficialmartinguitarforum.yuku.com/topic/847/MARTIN-BRA...

[Rob]

Thanks Paul- I have been to that site and though  I was given a few specs no one has been able to produce  some internal pics to show me what I am doing is correct.A picture tells a thousand stories is true. A old set of plans blown up is my dream with pictures. One lad said he has a N-20 and down the road may be able to take a few pics.While I wait I will search the web.Our library isn't very big so don't think that route will help.Rob

[Thomas James]

Maybe drop Mark Erlewine a line. He seems to have intimate knowledge of this model. Wild stab in the dark?

http://www.texasmonthly.com/articles/trigger/