Basket Case Martin Backpacker
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Basket Case Martin Backpacker
I recently sold one of my builds to a guy who tells me he has a Martin in need of repair. His story included: gift from ex-wife, alcohol, and “I went all Pete Townsend on it”.
As you can see, needs repair is an understatement. My plan is to replace the top, back and sides, using some orphaned parts. It will be a starter guitar for my young grandson.
As you can see, needs repair is an understatement. My plan is to replace the top, back and sides, using some orphaned parts. It will be a starter guitar for my young grandson.
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Re: Basket Case Martin Backpacker
More shots
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Re: Basket Case Martin Backpacker
Disassembled.....let the fun begin...
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Re: Basket Case Martin Backpacker
Yup, that's a mess.
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Re: Basket Case Martin Backpacker
Sides and top are on and ready to be trimmed to fit.
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Re: Basket Case Martin Backpacker
Looks good.
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Yeah, you deserve to sign this one. This is not just a spit 'n polish job to be sure!
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Re: Basket Case Martin Backpacker
Nicely resurrected!
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Re: Basket Case Martin Backpacker
It’s completed!
It has been a fun project for me.
Looks good as new and I lowered the action a bit at the nut.
Plays good.......sounds thin......but hey, it’s a Backpacker.
It has been a fun project for me.
Looks good as new and I lowered the action a bit at the nut.
Plays good.......sounds thin......but hey, it’s a Backpacker.
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