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 Post subject: Early Martin Neck Relief
PostPosted: Sun Feb 07, 2021 12:23 am 
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Joined: Thu Oct 20, 2016 7:22 pm
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First name: Nathan
Last Name: Peirson
Country: USA
Focus: Build
Status: Amateur
Hi folks, I am moving this part of my discussion from the Guitar Building forum. I recently acquired a 1867-68 Martin Style 2-20 or 21. No serial number but a Martin & Co New York stamp. It has the ice cream cone neck heel. The action at the 12th fret is 11/64ths. Way too high. There is no room at the saddle to lower it. So, I have heard some folks pop the fretboard and re-glue it with a forced back bow. I am not sure I can gain the 5/32nd I desire. Anyone have luck with this type of neck reset work around? I am, honestly, freaked out about doing a reset with that heel block.


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