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June 25th, 2007
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Glueing a bridge
OK, any of you luthier wannabees...I need some advise.
One of my neighbors has given me an old Martin to play around with and see if I'm interested{of course I am, but he doesn't need to know how much}. This guitar has been sitting on a stand for over 12 years mainly as a decorative piece. He doesn't play and has no real interest in learning. Anyways I brought it home tonight and began cleaning it up and noticed the bridge is lifting from the body, its still attached per se, but upon placing new strings I can see it lifting as I try to bring it up to tune.
So my question is...what type of glue to use and do I need special clamps? This is a 1952 5-18{3/4 size} accoustic. Its not dried out or brittle, but I just want to make sure I do it right.
I've got lots of woodworking experience just not on guitars. I'm going to buy it as soon as we come to an agreement on $, Which could be exciting, he has no idea on the value and I've seen a few on e-bay ..wish me luck on both accounts.
"To play without passion is unexcusable" - Ludwig Van Beethoven
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June 26th, 2007
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I've got a 70's Epiphone Texan that needs a new bridge glued on. Got some good info here. Thanks.
X4, hope that Martin deal works out sweet for you. A guitar like that needs a loving owner that will play it.
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June 26th, 2007
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Doug....thanks for the vote of confidence!!!
Ben_Sir_Amos...Thanks for that, If I fold said wrapper in half, it is tuff slipping in.
fly135...Thanks, agreed...good tips. Waiting for the neighbor to get home tonight and start haggeling the price so that I can be that "loving Owner"
"To play without passion is unexcusable" - Ludwig Van Beethoven
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June 26th, 2007
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Good luck, Kenny - that guitar would be a killer acquisition! We demand pics if/when you get it. 
Mac
"I wish I could play that fast - then I would have the option of not doing that."
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June 26th, 2007
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"To play without passion is unexcusable" - Ludwig Van Beethoven
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June 26th, 2007
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WOW!!!! What a deal! Apparently the guy knows nothing about guitars! What luck!!! ENJOY your new toy! 
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June 26th, 2007
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Thanks Doty, you know I will 
"To play without passion is unexcusable" - Ludwig Van Beethoven
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June 26th, 2007
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Congrats, Kenny - nice score!!! 
Just curious - what does a guitar like that go for on e-Bay / Craigslist?
Mac
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June 26th, 2007
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Wow...all I can say is  
Mac
"I wish I could play that fast - then I would have the option of not doing that."
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June 26th, 2007
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Join Date: Dec 2006
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SUPER!!
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June 26th, 2007
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Congrats X4! 
They say that guitars like that are out there for the taking if you're lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time, and it looks like you were.
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The guitar needs some work but 75 bucks.........geez you are one lucky so n so!
"Good Music is that which penetrates the ear with facility and quits the memory with difficulty" Thomas Beecham
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June 27th, 2007
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Sweet! Quick now go play the lottery. 
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June 27th, 2007
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I got blisters on my fingers........!
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June 27th, 2007
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Not so Tonedeaf ... with a deal like that he surely can't have any luck left!
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June 27th, 2007
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