As many of you know, I often will convert a modern Martin guitar to a post dated spec, most often, 1937. Currently I have 4 conversion commissions in the shop of which two will be done to the D28 spec of red spruce top and herringbone. The other two are unique in that one is being changed to a 12 string 42 spec and the other to D45.
I will highlight the process as it shapes up. The pics will start soon and I hope you will all learn a bit in repair and old pre-war Martin specs.
Watch for Updates coming soon.
More guitar conversions
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tippie53
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More guitar conversions
John Hall
Blues Creek Guitars Inc
Authorized CF Martin Repair Center
president of Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans
http://www.bluescreekguitars.com
Blues Creek Guitars Inc
Authorized CF Martin Repair Center
president of Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans
http://www.bluescreekguitars.com
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Kevin Sjostrand
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Re: More guitar conversions
This is cool John, I'll be very interested in this, especially the D45.
My next guitar is a EIR/Sitka sort of D45. I'd like it to have that look, but not be a copy.
I have the materials, need to see the bracing.
Kevin
My next guitar is a EIR/Sitka sort of D45. I'd like it to have that look, but not be a copy.
I have the materials, need to see the bracing.
Kevin
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Darryl Young
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Re: More guitar conversions
I will enjoy following this! Thanks for doing this as we will all learn from it.
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