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Neck reset and compression fretting
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Hello everyone! I have a '63 D18 in for a neck reset. When strung up with .013s, we have around .022" of relief. Strings off, we have .004". As I am going to refret this anyway, I was thinking of…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by wood addict Dec 29, 2021.

The infernal rattling!
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Have you ever had a guitar that was buzzing/rattling, and just couldn't find it? I've had 2 or 3 acoustics across my bench where I just couldn't figure it out. Not string buzzing, but a vibration…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Martin Bell Jan 20, 2016.

Another broken mandolin neck joint
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Hey everyone! Looking for a little advice. I have a modestly priced mandolin on the bench. The doweled butt joint let go, but the tongue is still attached to the top. The customer is looking for a…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Scott Supak Nov 10, 2014.

Martin 000-15M needs a neck reset...
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So I have a 2006 000-15M on the bench, and it looks like it needs a reset. There is a slight gap at the heel. I check the neck block, and there is the plate. There must be a bolt under there! I get…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Thomas James Jun 19, 2022.