martin dx1 2004
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Jerry Stapleton
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martin dx1 2004
Does this guitar have a bolt on neck?
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Ryan Mazzocco
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Re: martin dx1 2004
I believe most (all?) X series martins are bolt on. Look on the headblock. is there a square block stuck to the headblock with that guitar's information on it? If so it is a bolt on. It is stuck on there with an adhesive that can be pried loose to reveal the access to the bolts.
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Michael Lewis
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Re: martin dx1 2004
Ryan is correct, all the X series and some others are "bolt on". They are a straight mortise and tenon with a single bolt AND glue. To remove one of these necks they are supposed to be steamed off just like a dovetail, however, they have a lot of 'vents' in the neck block which allow steam to escape into the body of the guitar. You would need a shop vac or similar to evacuate the moisture while steaming, or other complications can arise due to the moisture.