Another educational and enjoyable video. I always learn something new! The tinted epoxy seems like a good solution. Nothing is perfect but it seems pretty close. I remember hearing some banging and clanging from the basement at my in-laws. My father in-law was tearing apart an old upright piano. The metal parts were sold/repurposed. However, the wood…. well… it ended up in the wood furnace. 😳 As a side note, I like the background sounds in the shop. It sounds like everyone is having a good time.
@ yeah, I don’t mind battle scars one bit. I kinda prefer them. I have a friend that has a ‘56 D28 that is absolute mint! Like it’s never been played. Gruhn put a value of $26,000 on it. He’s afraid to take it out of the case. I watched your video and when you strung it up and played it, I immediately contacted the owner and began negotiations. After we made a deal, I’ve watched it three more times. Can’t wait to get it tomorrow.
HI, IM ONE OF THOSE NERDS ENJOYING THIS KIND OF REPAIRS, MY MAIN GUITAR IS A MARTIN D-18 WITH SOME PROBLEMS THAN I BEGIN TO RESOLVE. THANKS FOR YOUR INFORMATION. FROM TAMPICO -MADERO TAMAULIPAS MEXICO, ATLANTIC COAST.
Nice work on the piano-spruce strengthening and seamless setting of new neck angle! Lots of great tips. Not sure why the owner paid to have the nice board inlay removed.
Hello. Piano wood got my attention! We use all piano wood now, even the finger boards. Guitar No. 10 is from 154 years old Chickering grand, very stable and acoustically optimum.
Hey I checked out the power supply. It seems to be producing the proper voltage at the power connector. I'll have our amp tech take a look at it. Perhaps the cable has an issue? I'll keep you informed. Question: Does the bass function properly on battery power? If so, I think it's likey the cable.
Not sure, but I wouldn’t modify a vintage Martin that way. The T-bar seems to work well enough especially if a guitar’s had its neck reset etc. And old wood never seems to need as much adjusting as new.
The neck itself had the right amount of relief and other than having worn frets and wear and tear, it was stable. The problem wasn't the playing surface but rather the angle in which it was mounted to the shoulders. That has a large effect on how high the strings are and how tall the saddle needs to be. As EM indicated, and especially on valuable vintage instruments, it's bad mojo to make such dramatic modifications. I could even ruin the value of the instrument severely. If the neck was severely bowed, in this case I would have removed the fingerboard, installed carbon graphite stabilizers and reset the fingerboard to staighten the neck. Such a repair would be invisible yet restore the instruments integrity.
The epoxy worked so well on the fretboard; I bet when the guitar was restrung you could hardly see the repair, especially from a few feet away. Also a nice compromise for those who might complain that the guitar’s “history” was being erased. It’s still there, but not distracting; those sorts of vanity fretboard inlays can be cool looking but can also be annoying when they’re not where traditional position markers would be. Would’ve been nice to get a couple shots of the finished product.
Sounds lovely, and really liked the vinegar treatment. Could watch you for hours working. Thanks Doug.
Thank you, I appreciate your support!
Another educational and enjoyable video. I always learn something new! The tinted epoxy seems like a good solution. Nothing is perfect but it seems pretty close. I remember hearing some banging and clanging from the basement at my in-laws. My father in-law was tearing apart an old upright piano. The metal parts were sold/repurposed. However, the wood…. well… it ended up in the wood furnace. 😳
As a side note, I like the background sounds in the shop. It sounds like everyone is having a good time.
Sometimes a little TOO much fun.... 😉
Wonderful job! Really enjoyed seeing that older Martin restored back to life. Enjoyed you demonstrating/playing the results of your work!
Thanks so much, I appreciate you watching!
We enjoyed watching this. I guess we are guitar repair nerds.
I guess we are too!
Watched this three times! Just bought this guitar!!
Wow! That's awesome! Your local to NH?
@ no. Actually I’m in western North Carolina. He sent it 2 day air. Getting my hands on it tomorrow. I’ll probably watch your video again tonight. lol
@@michaelh1281 Thats wonderful! It has the lovely resonance you'd expect from a an old Martin. It certainly has been well loved!
@ yeah, I don’t mind battle scars one bit. I kinda prefer them. I have a friend that has a ‘56 D28 that is absolute mint! Like it’s never been played. Gruhn put a value of $26,000 on it. He’s afraid to take it out of the case. I watched your video and when you strung it up and played it, I immediately contacted the owner and began negotiations. After we made a deal, I’ve watched it three more times. Can’t wait to get it tomorrow.
HI, IM ONE OF THOSE NERDS ENJOYING THIS KIND OF REPAIRS, MY MAIN GUITAR IS A MARTIN D-18 WITH SOME PROBLEMS THAN I BEGIN TO RESOLVE. THANKS FOR YOUR INFORMATION. FROM TAMPICO -MADERO TAMAULIPAS MEXICO, ATLANTIC COAST.
I'm glad you're enjoying the video. Good luck with your D-18!
Thank you for sharing your mastery, great to watch those skills at work 👍
My pleasure!
Love it man great work from what you started with!😊
Thanks a ton!
You deserve a lot more views, great work.
Working on it!
A+ work!
Thank you very much and thanks for the sub!
Nice work on the piano-spruce strengthening and seamless setting of new neck angle! Lots of great tips. Not sure why the owner paid to have the nice board inlay removed.
I'm guessing they didn't match the new owners initials.
Hello.
Piano wood got my attention!
We use all piano wood now, even the finger boards.
Guitar No. 10 is from 154 years old Chickering grand, very stable and acoustically optimum.
Just checked oput one of your vids on french polishing. Love it! Love the whole concept!
Yeah man. I'm a nerd for this stuff!
Hey I checked out the power supply. It seems to be producing the proper voltage at the power connector. I'll have our amp tech take a look at it. Perhaps the cable has an issue? I'll keep you informed. Question: Does the bass function properly on battery power? If so, I think it's likey the cable.
Power supply checks out good. Cord checks out too. Maybe connector on bass or something in the bass...
OK that's some good news. Can I drop thr guitar off for you to check the connection? I'd really like to be running the rig with the ds5
Hey Doug just FYI I dropped the hyak off at the music mill today. Thanks!
Amazing work. Curious why they did not want a truss rod put in?
Not sure, but I wouldn’t modify a vintage Martin that way. The T-bar seems to work well enough especially if a guitar’s had its neck reset etc. And old wood never seems to need as much adjusting as new.
The neck itself had the right amount of relief and other than having worn frets and wear and tear, it was stable. The problem wasn't the playing surface but rather the angle in which it was mounted to the shoulders. That has a large effect on how high the strings are and how tall the saddle needs to be. As EM indicated, and especially on valuable vintage instruments, it's bad mojo to make such dramatic modifications. I could even ruin the value of the instrument severely. If the neck was severely bowed, in this case I would have removed the fingerboard, installed carbon graphite stabilizers and reset the fingerboard to staighten the neck. Such a repair would be invisible yet restore the instruments integrity.
@@dougmaccormack9485 makes complete sense. I was just curious. You do amazing work!
The epoxy worked so well on the fretboard; I bet when the guitar was restrung you could hardly see the repair, especially from a few feet away. Also a nice compromise for those who might complain that the guitar’s “history” was being erased. It’s still there, but not distracting; those sorts of vanity fretboard inlays can be cool looking but can also be annoying when they’re not where traditional position markers would be. Would’ve been nice to get a couple shots of the finished product.
Good call!
twoodfrd uses a dry heating method for loosening the neck joint with foam cutters. It looks like a good alternative to steam.
Yes I've seen him do it. Im curious to give it a try.
OH. IS A MARTIN D-18 1980
Yes