Members nigel1228 Posted December 12, 2003 Members Share Posted December 12, 2003 I have an extremely nice problem to have; possessing a one-owner, near mint 1966 Martin 000-28 that I just can't get "locked-in" to that perfect tone and ideal action. I've tried some Martin 12s (don't remember which type) and I mistakenly put on a set of Elixir Polyweb 13s - neither was very satisfying. Also, the action is a tad high for the fingerpicking I attempt on this beauty, especially when barring 2nd position chords. A friend who sells vintage guitars here in Chicago suggested trying a set of Martin Marquis 11s and perhaps shaving the saddle. BTW, both the saddle and nut is the original 1966 white plastic Martin used according to that same friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EvilHippy Posted December 12, 2003 Members Share Posted December 12, 2003 bone the nut and get a compensated bone saddle try some John Pearse......DR Rares.....Webstrings PhosphorBronze lights.....also, try Ernie Ball extra slinky 8-38's (no joke either).I seem to be an Ernie Ball person.Can't stand Dean Markley anymore.....his strings seem so thick and meaty....ick.Even the lightest Dean Markley's feel funny.I like Ernie Ball and Elixer.~EH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JakeELee Posted December 12, 2003 Members Share Posted December 12, 2003 Pretty tough to say without, seeing and listening to it. I'd take it to a repair shop I trust...Guitar Works in Evanston does great work...and ask them for their take. They know their {censored} there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 54merk Posted December 13, 2003 Members Share Posted December 13, 2003 A 1966 Martin 000-28! I'm jealous since you possess a very nice and valuable instrument! The guitar is nearly 40 years old so I'd check out the neck angle. It may need a neck reset (major work). Frank Ford shows you what to check on his great public service site, Frets.com. If the neck angle is fine then the saddle and possibly also the nut will need some work (minor work). Unless you know what you're doing I would not use this guitar as a training ground! Martin's warranty will cover the reset to the original owner only, however they no longer cover refrets and setup work. http://www.frets.com/FRETSPages/Musician/Guitar/Setup/NeckAngle/neckangle.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarcapo Posted December 13, 2003 Members Share Posted December 13, 2003 Use ivory on the saddle. It's not hard to find from pool cue manufacturers or ebay. Have Martin do the neck reset...it's about due for one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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