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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 27th, 2007
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Playing guitar for what seems like forever.
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you suck!!!
Of course I mean that with all due respect. 
Good on you, Ken. What a deal!
I'll give you $100 for it.
"we don't see things as they are, we see things as we are" - Anais Nin
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June 27th, 2007
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Cool beans, X4SD! Have fun with that.
Just a minor point: classical guitars don't typically have strap buttons.
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June 27th, 2007
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Originally Posted by jdpaz
Cool beans, X4SD! Have fun with that.
Just a minor point: classical guitars don't typically have strap buttons.
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Thanks jdpaz, but its not a classical, just classic IMO.
Thanks everyone, especially the great offers to take it off my hands at a profit no less.....Although that thought has crossed my mind a few times since yesterday...sell it and buy some new toys...have to wait till I see how it plays and sounds...I still can't stop smiling
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June 27th, 2007
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Originally Posted by X4StringDrive
Thanks jdpaz, but its not a classical, just classic IMO.
Thanks everyone, especially the great offers to take it off my hands at a profit no less.....Although that thought has crossed my mind a few times since yesterday...sell it and buy some new toys...have to wait till I see how it plays and sounds...I still can't stop smiling |
Seriously, if you are interested in selling it, let me know. I've been looking for a parlour sized guitar.
"we don't see things as they are, we see things as we are" - Anais Nin
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June 27th, 2007
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Originally Posted by Doug
Seriously, if you are interested in selling it, let me know. I've been looking for a parlour sized guitar.
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I'll keep that in mind...Thanks
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June 27th, 2007
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Quote:
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Thanks jdpaz, but its not a classical, just classic IMO.
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D'oh! Don't know what I was thinkin' 
Definitely a classic!
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