The Unofficial Martin Guitar Forum

Martin JC16-RE Aura

feeds@yuku.com (basscat022) — Wed, 16 May 2012 22:11:35 PST

I have a Martin JC16-RE Aura that i would like to sell. It is in great condition with no dings or scratches of any kind. The electronics work great. No Disappointments with this guitar.

I bought the guitar used about 2 years ago and although it is the finest sounding guitar i have ever played, i have never gotten used to the neck shape and slightly wider nut this model has and i therefore find myself playing other guitars i own.

I would rather sell outright but will consider any trade offers... $1,300.00 Located in Marion Indiana

Pictures available upon request..

Thanks

Dustin 765-669-1996 call or text (afternoons and evenings best)

Are Mahogany guitars fragile?

feeds@yuku.com (rattman2) — Wed, 16 May 2012 21:24:19 PST

With all the good things being said about the new D-18 I have really been considering one. A friend of mine cautioned me to be careful that Mahogany guitars are very fragile and require extra care. My other 2 Martins are Rosewood and I've never owned a solid Mahogany Guitar. Also I have never heard this said before about a Mahogany guitar. Is this factual and something to be concerned about?

Thanks in advance for your 2 cents

Knock-off Martin Backpacker??? You be the judge!

feeds@yuku.com (flyer) — Wed, 16 May 2012 21:11:14 PST

You be the judge!

Mike

torch

feeds@yuku.com (songwrtr10) — Wed, 16 May 2012 21:06:16 PST

WTB: Early-Mid '70's Sunburst D 28

feeds@yuku.com (LFOTremolo) — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:51:57 PST

Any condition. If you have any pics send them to raymond_s_booker@yahoo.com Thanks.

Waverly Butterbeans?

feeds@yuku.com (Arrowsmit) — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:47:17 PST

Would these be a drop in replacement for the open back tuners on an '09 HD28V? They sure appear very similar...

TIA

Vic

Gibson dealer question

feeds@yuku.com (billyrum) — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:31:18 PST

We all know that Maury and Jon and some other dealers give the best prices on Martin quitars. Does anyone know of Gibson dealers that give better prices than the standard MAP Gibson prices?

WTB Gibson AJ Brazilian 2000-2004

feeds@yuku.com (Delmo) — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:29:19 PST

Looking for a Gibson AJ limited edition reissue in Brazilian RW, made between 2000-2004 I think, but could be different years. I let one slip by on ebay recently and am

GASing for it...

1944 Banner Sound Hole Question

feeds@yuku.com (Lanman1969) — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:19:48 PST

I was reading the recnet Banner Thread here at the UOMGF and noticed that the photo of a Banner SJ looked like the Soundhole was larger than the standard size. I realize this was likely an illusion but I decided to ask anyway. I have a '44 Banner SJ that my Luthier said was likely enlarged through the "restoration" process (the hole had wear so they cut it larger at the edges). It is definitely larger than my '46 J-45's Soundhole. Does nayone know if the size varied at any point or were they all standard in which case mine was cut for sure. I appreciate any input you might have!

A New Level of Abuse

feeds@yuku.com (steveswan) — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:05:25 PST

We've all see different dumb things that people have done to the vintage guitars that we love. The offenses can be little things like installing incorrect tuners, installing a different shaped pickguard, switching to jumbo frets, or maybe having that new brass nut made. Switching from infractions to misdemeanors, we can see home refinishing, screwed-on pickguards, using wood dough to fill in missing binding, or large decorative inlays of objects into headstocks. Felonies deserving jail time are such things as sanding a top too thin to use or replacing it altogether, installing a large rosewood bridge plate with epoxy, or using alternative materials for significant size patching of backs, sides, or tops.

On a phone call this morning, Marty Lanham and I were gleefully recounting some of the guitar butchery horrors that we've seen in the last 35-40 years. The one that takes the cake for me is something that Marty saw when he was on the repair staff at...

Setup woes - Bourgeois Slope D

feeds@yuku.com (rstl99) — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:21:47 PST

Hi all.
First of all, Martin-wise, I love my '56 D-18 and it plays really nicely. Even with medium strings (which I'm told are better suited to it), it's fairly easy and painless to play.

My Bourgeois Slope D, alas, continues to be a source of pain and frustration. I am the second owner, and when I bought it 3-4 years ago, I asked the dealer what gauge strings were on there, because they felt so stiff. I was sure they were at least mediums, but was told they were lights (.012). Since buying it, I've tried .011's and they are a bit easier to play, but the tone suffers. .012 gives the best tone, but the strings feel stiff and are painful to fret, especially near the nut. I have read that Bourgeois are setup rather high action from factory, since a lot of players who buy them are flat pickers or bluegrass. I do about 50:50 picking/strumming and fingerpicking, so need a setup that's good for all styles, without giving pain. I...

WTB Exceptional sounding HD-28

feeds@yuku.com (bill dedrick) — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:42:22 PST

Anyone have a used exceptional sounding HD-28 for sale?

Custom Lefty 12 String

feeds@yuku.com (tmh54) — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:06:13 PST

After searching (in vain) for a vintage Martin lefty 12 string, I have begun the process of spec'ing and ordering a custom. It will be based upon the old D12-20 slope shoulder 12 fret, with mahogany back and sides, standard bracing, style 18 rosette, and style 28 back purfling. Custom features (aside from being lefty) will include an Adirondack spruce top, solid peghead (D12-20 was a slothead), ebony fingerboard, bridge and heel cap, tortoise binding and pickguard, bone nut and saddle (D12-20 had plastic), custom-designed antique black tuners, and "Old Style" logo. Before I finalize the order, thought I'd throw it out there for any advice you all might offer - am I missing something or screwing anything up?

NEW! Mando & Banjo Week at The Swannanoa Gathering

feeds@yuku.com (jimagill) — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:58:03 PST

The Swannanoa Gathering Folk Arts Workshops of Warren Wilson College in Asheville, NC invite you to join us as we celebrate our 21st season with the debut of our newest workshops: Mando & Banjo Week, August 5-11, featuring a staff of some of the world’s finest players, and offering a wide variety of classes for mandolin, 5-string banjo, tenor banjo and guitar:

Mandolin staff:
Mike Marshall – (Improvisation, Brazilian Choro)
Mike Compton – (Monroe-style Bluegrass)
Don Stiernberg – (Swing/Jazz)
Radim Zenkl – (Bluegrass, Modern Mandolin)
Caterina Lichtenberg – (Classical Mandolin)
Marla Fibish –...

Misused words which make us look twice at your posting...

feeds@yuku.com (kydave) — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:28:42 PST

If you ask someone to advise you on a guitar purchase, what they give you will be advice.

If you lose your guitar at Naz, your guitar will be on the loose with a bunch of Martin maniacs, but good folks.

If you go there, you will find that they're a bunch of fine people with their fine Martins.

If you're going, be sure and take your favorite Martin.

If you get there, then this year will probably be even better than last year!

If you make it clear the first time, folks will have a better chance to respond appropriately and promptly.

Whew... I think that's done & out of my system for...

One was not enough....

feeds@yuku.com (ceejay) — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:08:12 PST

New 00-15M Custom from LA Guitar Sales. Amazing guitar.....very balanced with nice full warm bass. Looks very reddish in the sun but chocolatey brown indoors. I spent the morning playing every fingerstyle/classical piece I know! It's hard to put this one down.

1962 000-28C

feeds@yuku.com (ccfingerstyle) — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:18:17 PST

If anyone is interested, a 1962 000-28C is listed on Atlanta C/L. No affiliation...I know nothing about the condition or anything further about the guitar. I have no interest in it due to the wider nut, so I have not attempted to contact him and ask about it.

Approximate cost of top refinish vs conversion cost

feeds@yuku.com (idog) — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:42:49 PST

I have an old 000-28C that I am considering having the top refinished because of a horrid reglue job by the previous owner. There are 3 top cracks as well and then the bridge would need to be reglued. The neck angle is fine, even with the messy condition the bridge is in now. All the internal braces are in excellent shape and not needing attention.

Anyone have a good ballpark figure how much this may run me from a small shop repair guy vs Martin's repair shop? below are a couple photos of the top. might be a better conversion candidate.

you can see photos of the whole thing HERE

Crack repair advise needed

feeds@yuku.com (f5journal) — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:03:53 PST

Hi Guys,

Can you give me some tips and advise on repairing this side bang on a 1967 D-18. I could just jump in and do it, but I don't want to find out a nice tip or trick afterwards.
The neck end is to the left and tailblock to the right. The damage is more or less in line with the front edge of the bridge, but just above the kerfing for the back

Thanks,

Darryl

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Need a Luther in Fort Woth, TX

feeds@yuku.com (jdwhit) — Wed, 16 May 2012 09:10:12 PST

Any one have a recommendation for a Luther to work on set-ups in Fort Worth? I could just go to the Guitar Center, but I'm not convinced that they really do good work and being a new to guitars, I need someone who's judgement and recommendations are trust worthy. If the guitars are in good shape I want to be told that, If adjustments should or need to be made, I want to be told that. I don't want to be told that work needs to be done when it does not, and I want to be confident that the work is preformed correctly.