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tele72 · July 20th, 2007, 10:55 AM

I've got a 70's Martin that needed some standard work - shrunken pickguard crack, neck reset, etc. But my tech told me this:

"this guitar was made in 1976 and has the bridge located too close to the neck...a common problem with 70s guitars from Martin due to labor walkouts as the bankers took over the family business....consequently the guitar will not tune well...the scale length is off by about 1/8 inch.....the fix is to replace the bridge and slot it so the insert is located correctly ...this involves plugging the pin holes in the top and bridge plate as they have to be relocated also"

Does this ring any bells with anyone? Never heard this before.

Thanks!

July 20th, 2007, 10:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
tele72 TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: atlanta Posts: 17	70's Martin Repair Question I've got a 70's Martin that needed some standard work - shrunken pickguard crack, neck reset, etc. But my tech told me this: "this guitar was made in 1976 and has the bridge located too close to the neck...a common problem with 70s guitars from Martin due to labor walkouts as the bankers took over the family business....consequently the guitar will not tune well...the scale length is off by about 1/8 inch.....the fix is to replace the bridge and slot it so the insert is located correctly ...this involves plugging the pin holes in the top and bridge plate as they have to be relocated also" Does this ring any bells with anyone? Never heard this before. Thanks!