Dale A. Bender's Discussions

!949 Martin D-18 ; foctory bridge placement
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Hey everybodyReceived a 1949 D- 18 Martin in my shop for evaluation. Seems the bridge may be incorrectly placed from the factory. Problems:1. bridge has been thinned , and , saddle height has…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Ron frazier May 22, 2014.

neck/body joint type ?
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Would like to reset the neck on a Gretsch 6118 anniversary model for a customer. I'm not sure what kind of joint gretsch used . There is a finished plug in the heel. This indicates a bolt on . Is the…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jim Fleeting Oct 15, 2009.