fixing martin top

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tippie53
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fixing martin top

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this guitar came in with a defomed top that allowed the bridge to rotate enough to effect intonation. When this happens I know there is a loose X brace at the plate. So I removed the bridge and plate , got the top flat and sure enough the bass side X was loose. So I cleaned up the inside of old glue and flattened the top with a clamp. I use the wet sponge to pull these over sized rosewood plates. So as the top dried I use a cawl and plate to clap the top, this made it flat. Address the loose braces , made a new plate and glued in. Will do some finish touch up and then reglue the bridge.
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John Hall
Blues Creek Guitars Inc
Authorized CF Martin Repair Center
president of Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans
http://www.bluescreekguitars.com
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