Top Crack Repair on an Acoustic Guitar - TR Crandall

Tom Crandall explains the process on repairing a top crack on an acoustic guitar. This was done on a 2000's Martin 000-28.
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[@itstimetoleave167]

Hey mate
Thanks for the vid. When using your suction cup it seems you’re using it with a lot more ease than me. When I do this step it really grips and is hard to work. Was there a trick to it or am I just new to this?
Thanks!

[@trcrandallguitars]

Just one of those things you gotta get a feel for. No real trick to it unfortunately.

[@itstimetoleave167]

@@trcrandallguitars thought so thanks for the reply

[@bewbathis_3211]

This background music sounds like if an alien learned how to play guitar really well but never learned a single actual song; just threw whatever he felt like whenever to show off

[@cedricbidois7232]

harmonic random not my cup of tea but hey someone loves it the repair was way more cooler

[@stuco]

I assume you humidify the guitar if needed to get the crack as tight as possible. Do you generally touch up the finish or let it be? Do you find cleats necessary normally? Thanks

[@rlchick5774]

I just bought a vintage Stella with a crack I will try this. Thank you, I am not a luthier buy I am very patient and will give it a go.

[@Al-mu4ff]

Howdy Tom, love your guitars. Robert told me all about you and your business I work with him I have a few guitars but nothing like the ones you have. All the best, Al..

[@Elsa4U]

I would love to speak with you about a crack and if you are interested in the job of fixing it?

[@vladislavhusnutdinov1523]

Where can I find that hot glue? Can I find it at the Home Depot?

[@ziggylayneable]

"we don't want to get any dirt in our crack'😂😂😂😂

[@gregdeal]

Haven’t seen or heard you for over 40 years. LOL! Impressed with your business and collection. Congrats! Greg Deal

[@tylerrichman9]

Excited to see more videos!

[@ChesapeakeRepair]

Very nice Tom

[@guitaresensible]

Vraiment excellent.

[@alizeriancrimson5692]

Thanks for the great info. You didn't touch on if you should first hydrate the guitar prior to the repair so the cracks close, curious your thoughts on this, & why it was not part of the instruction?

[@mickymonero5231]

What an asshole way to finish that question lmao…get a grip dude

[@stagnatic]

Excellent, very pleased to see you here!