Members Sangemon Posted September 15, 2009 Members Share Posted September 15, 2009 My '68 D12-35 came back from Martin yesterday, and I haven't been able to put it down. They did an absolutely spectacular job! Neck reset, compression fretting, repaired cracked fretboard, new bridge and bridge plate, bone saddle, repaired loose endpiece, new pickguard, finish work was done around the endpiece, bridge and pickguard. It's like new, and it plays like a dream now. Intonation is dead nuts. A straightedge on the neck now lands at the top of the bridge. Neck relief was about half an inch before, with a feeler gauge now it's 0.005 (non-adjustable TR). Action: E - 2.75mm e- 2.0mm @12th. Kudos to Martin Repair Department. You guys are great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members crashclc Posted September 15, 2009 Members Share Posted September 15, 2009 OMFG that is simply stunning! I am incredibly jealous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members knockwood Posted September 15, 2009 Members Share Posted September 15, 2009 That's an ugly guitar. Give it here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members Opa John Posted September 15, 2009 Members Share Posted September 15, 2009 Tom, that's probably the most beautiful restoration I've ever seen. Truly a genuine bonafide heirloom piece. I know you spent a ton of money having the work done, but I'm also sure it was worth every penny of it. Here's hoping you play it in good health for many years to come........and kudos to C. F. Martin and Company too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members george black Posted September 15, 2009 Members Share Posted September 15, 2009 Absolutely beautiful. I can only imagine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JerryBob Posted September 15, 2009 Members Share Posted September 15, 2009 Wicked. I think Sangemon is happy today.....more so than yesterday. Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeepEnd Posted September 15, 2009 Members Share Posted September 15, 2009 Awesome! I honestly can't see where it was refinished, which is the point, of course. Happy Newly Restored Guitar Day. May you play it in good health. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gitnoob Posted September 15, 2009 Members Share Posted September 15, 2009 Lovely! I want to see a video of you putting on new strings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members kwakatak Posted September 15, 2009 Members Share Posted September 15, 2009 So then you're done with the HD-35? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sangemon Posted September 15, 2009 Author Members Share Posted September 15, 2009 Awesome! I honestly can't see where it was refinished, which is the point, of course. Happy Newly Restored Guitar Day. May you play it in good health. Thanks. I had it out in the sunshine today to get a good look at it and it looks like they refinished the entire body. There were only a couple of small dings in the top that were not through the original finish, and one semi-noticeable scratch in the finish on the treble side. It's all buffed out now. They did a beautiful job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members S~R~O Posted September 15, 2009 Members Share Posted September 15, 2009 That's an ugly guitar. Give it here. Your WRONG and a LIAR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RKGIBSON Posted September 16, 2009 Members Share Posted September 16, 2009 Sangemon, That is one fine guitar. How long did it take to get the work done at Martin? I have seen pictures of several guitars that Martin worked on and they all appear to be very good. Yours looks new. Congrats. Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members CrankyDutchman Posted September 16, 2009 Members Share Posted September 16, 2009 ++1 on the quality of Martin's work and craftsmanship. I sent them my 1970 D12-20 for warrantee repairs - neck set, top split repair (by neck joint), new bridge/saddle, pickguard and new laquer. Took almost 5 months but for just the shipping charges... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members larry50 Posted September 16, 2009 Members Share Posted September 16, 2009 Those guitars honk! Congratulations. Very impressive collection you have now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pinchegordo Posted September 16, 2009 Members Share Posted September 16, 2009 That's an ugly guitar. Give it here. STFU Noob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sangemon Posted September 16, 2009 Author Members Share Posted September 16, 2009 It took 11 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Reignman Posted September 16, 2009 Members Share Posted September 16, 2009 Thats a fake Martin... here, send it to me and I'll alert the parties who can make things happen.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RKGIBSON Posted September 16, 2009 Members Share Posted September 16, 2009 11 weeks is not bad at all. I have passed on some old Martins due to condition. This has made me rethink some of those. I really like 12 strings. Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members riffmeister Posted September 17, 2009 Members Share Posted September 17, 2009 SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DonK Posted September 17, 2009 Members Share Posted September 17, 2009 Sweet, and look at that action! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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