Thanks much Mario. I'll go get some hide glue tomorrow and give it a try. (and the strings are now off!)
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- Sun Nov 10, 2013 3:00 pm
- Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
- Topic: D16 Soundboard repair or replace?
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- Sun Nov 10, 2013 1:48 pm
- Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
- Topic: D16 Soundboard repair or replace?
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Re: D16 Soundboard repair or replace?
Thanks gents, that's good to hear. Mario, the reason I have to loosen the binding (or thought I did) was because during the breakage the top edge popped out from underneath the purfling. Chuck, the back damage was just pieces of broken kerfing from the top; regarding the side crack, what is seen in ...
- Sun Nov 10, 2013 11:35 am
- Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
- Topic: D16 Soundboard repair or replace?
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D16 Soundboard repair or replace?
Hello all, I’ve been a lurker of the website for some years now, and I hope you can offer some advice. The soundboard of my Martin D16 suffered some damage a few months ago from an overzealous baggage handler- the airline immediately compensated me, and I’ve replaced the guitar, but I’d like to repa...