Martin DX1RGT Neck Removal - FRETS.NET2024-03-29T14:10:25Zhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/forum/topics/martin-dx1rgt-neck-removal?commentId=2177249%3AComment%3A83957&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHi Jeff;I will be watching yo…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2012-02-09:2177249:Comment:839572012-02-09T19:20:58.000Zlonnie james barberhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/lonniejamesbarber
<p>Hi Jeff;I will be watching your progress on this project.So please keep us updated as you go along.If the back and top were solid a simple soaking and a hot flat iron would flatten them out.You would have to re-glue them as they would probably be bookmatched.Thats not the case however.I have a counter top guitar because i was able to buy it for almost nothing.Sounds pretty good too with regular tension strings on it.Put strong tension strings on it and you can forget it.Those powerfull…</p>
<p>Hi Jeff;I will be watching your progress on this project.So please keep us updated as you go along.If the back and top were solid a simple soaking and a hot flat iron would flatten them out.You would have to re-glue them as they would probably be bookmatched.Thats not the case however.I have a counter top guitar because i was able to buy it for almost nothing.Sounds pretty good too with regular tension strings on it.Put strong tension strings on it and you can forget it.Those powerfull strings just made it sound awfull tinny.So keep lesser tension strings on it when you get it completed.Good luck to you my friend.Best regards,Lonnie</p> I was looking for the "Like"…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2012-02-09:2177249:Comment:840452012-02-09T18:47:45.378ZJeff Reesehttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/JeffReese
<p>I was looking for the "Like" button on this post. Thanks</p>
<p>I was looking for the "Like" button on this post. Thanks</p> I agree with Paul and the res…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2012-02-08:2177249:Comment:842172012-02-08T19:32:32.069Zlonnie james barberhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/lonniejamesbarber
<p>I agree with Paul and the rest of the fellows.You are attempting to repair a guitar that wasn't worth repairing when it was new and in the best of shape.With that said,I am a Libra and with all our faults we are extremly hardheaded and love a challenge.My advice is jump on in there sir enjoy yourself.You will learn much from your experience I gaurentee it.Good luck with your project heres hoping you succeed in your endeavor.Regards Lonnie</p>
<p>I agree with Paul and the rest of the fellows.You are attempting to repair a guitar that wasn't worth repairing when it was new and in the best of shape.With that said,I am a Libra and with all our faults we are extremly hardheaded and love a challenge.My advice is jump on in there sir enjoy yourself.You will learn much from your experience I gaurentee it.Good luck with your project heres hoping you succeed in your endeavor.Regards Lonnie</p> I will keep you in the loop.tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2012-02-01:2177249:Comment:835612012-02-01T15:47:38.991ZJeff Reesehttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/JeffReese
<p>I will keep you in the loop.</p>
<p>I will keep you in the loop.</p> Wow! Nathan Thank you, this i…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2012-02-01:2177249:Comment:838292012-02-01T15:47:22.412ZJeff Reesehttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/JeffReese
<p>Wow! Nathan Thank you, this is perfect!</p>
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<p>Wow! Nathan Thank you, this is perfect!</p>
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<p></p> The neck is held by a screw b…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2012-02-01:2177249:Comment:837322012-02-01T12:24:37.456ZPierre-Antoine Roironhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/PierreAntoineRoiron
<p>The neck is held by a screw behind the wood label.</p>
<p>I would make a new top, and use the existing back and sides.</p>
<p>The neck is held by a screw behind the wood label.</p>
<p>I would make a new top, and use the existing back and sides.</p> Looks like quite the project!…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2012-02-01:2177249:Comment:838162012-02-01T03:16:31.817Znathan clarkhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/nathanclark
Looks like quite the project! Here is how I deal with that neck joint:<br />
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<a href="http://fingerlakesguitarrepair.com/pages/repair-descriptions/neck/neck-reset/martin-mortise-and-tenon-neck-reset.php" target="_blank">http://fingerlakesguitarrepair.com/pages/repair-descriptions/neck/neck-reset/martin-mortise-and-tenon-neck-reset.php</a>
Looks like quite the project! Here is how I deal with that neck joint:<br />
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<a href="http://fingerlakesguitarrepair.com/pages/repair-descriptions/neck/neck-reset/martin-mortise-and-tenon-neck-reset.php" target="_blank">http://fingerlakesguitarrepair.com/pages/repair-descriptions/neck/neck-reset/martin-mortise-and-tenon-neck-reset.php</a> Go ahead my friend you will…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2012-02-01:2177249:Comment:838132012-02-01T03:10:55.385ZWilliam F.Edenhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/WilliamFEden
<p> Go ahead my friend you will likely do it anyway. It will be a very interesting project. What can you lose just a little time the lord made lots of that good luck .Let us see the results .Bill....................</p>
<p> Go ahead my friend you will likely do it anyway. It will be a very interesting project. What can you lose just a little time the lord made lots of that good luck .Let us see the results .Bill....................</p> Jeff,
I'm with the other guys…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2012-02-01:2177249:Comment:835532012-02-01T00:51:41.745ZPaul Verticchiohttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/PaulVerticchio
<p>Jeff,</p>
<p>I'm with the other guys. It's not worth the time. That neck, especially, is shot.</p>
<p>"I have always wanted a Martin guitar just because they tend to sound beautiful." This formica Martin won't. Even brand new, they pale in comparison to even a $150 import.</p>
<p>Since you are an accomplished woodworker, consider investing your time building an instrument from scratch. Pre-bent sides & top, back & brace woods are not that expensive. </p>
<p>Check out the…</p>
<p>Jeff,</p>
<p>I'm with the other guys. It's not worth the time. That neck, especially, is shot.</p>
<p>"I have always wanted a Martin guitar just because they tend to sound beautiful." This formica Martin won't. Even brand new, they pale in comparison to even a $150 import.</p>
<p>Since you are an accomplished woodworker, consider investing your time building an instrument from scratch. Pre-bent sides & top, back & brace woods are not that expensive. </p>
<p>Check out the Stew-Mac website for the woods & complete guitar kits.</p>
<p>Best of luck (-:</p>
<p></p> Fixing up a laminate would no…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2012-02-01:2177249:Comment:837252012-02-01T00:32:48.938ZJeff Reesehttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/JeffReese
<p>Fixing up a laminate would not be my first choice, however, I felt sorry for this one. It will cost very little cash and nothing but time to repair.</p>
<p>I have always wanted a Martin guitar just because they tend to sound beautiful. I still have a "Tempo" brand guitar I got at a second hand store 25 years ago for 6 dollars.</p>
<p>I have been a working with wood on and off for 30 years when I studied with a master for a few years. I am very well capable of fixing this. I tend to…</p>
<p>Fixing up a laminate would not be my first choice, however, I felt sorry for this one. It will cost very little cash and nothing but time to repair.</p>
<p>I have always wanted a Martin guitar just because they tend to sound beautiful. I still have a "Tempo" brand guitar I got at a second hand store 25 years ago for 6 dollars.</p>
<p>I have been a working with wood on and off for 30 years when I studied with a master for a few years. I am very well capable of fixing this. I tend to fix instead of replace as much as possible.</p>
<p>The HPL is a mystery to me, from my experience with Formica, it either "is" or "is not" in one piece and right now this appears to be in one piece with all smooth edges and such with no visible signs of weakening, cracking or blisters. </p>
<p>Thank you all for your helpful information and input.</p>