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Basket Case Martin Backpacker
Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2018 6:39 pm
by Cbstark46143
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.
Re: Basket Case Martin Backpacker
Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2018 6:45 pm
by Cbstark46143
More shots
Re: Basket Case Martin Backpacker
Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2018 6:46 pm
by Cbstark46143
Disassembled.....let the fun begin...
Re: Basket Case Martin Backpacker
Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2018 7:17 pm
by Diane Kauffmds
Yup, that's a mess.
Re: Basket Case Martin Backpacker
Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2018 6:17 pm
by Cbstark46143
Sides and top are on and ready to be trimmed to fit.
Re: Basket Case Martin Backpacker
Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2018 7:30 pm
by Diane Kauffmds
Looks good.
Re: Basket Case Martin Backpacker
Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 1:25 am
by Mal-2
Yeah, you deserve to sign this one. This is not just a spit 'n polish job to be sure!
Re: Basket Case Martin Backpacker
Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 10:35 pm
by ruby@magpage.com
That didn't take long - great job
Ed
Re: Basket Case Martin Backpacker
Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2018 7:39 am
by Danl8
Nicely resurrected!
Re: Basket Case Martin Backpacker
Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2018 12:59 pm
by Cbstark46143
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.