Does Martin refinish guitars?
If a modern Martin guitar needs refinishing and it is done by the Martin Company it should not diminish the value in the slightest. You won’t have to worry about cracked binding or any the other problems that can happen with a refinish, if it’s done by Martin.
What type of finish is on a Martin guitar?
martin uses a product called chem sheen , it is a satin finished lacquer. A gloss finish still requires buffing and polishing to get the gloss as shiney as they do . for a year or two, santa cruz french-polished (with shellac) the tops of a few guitars.
How can I tell what model my Martin guitar is?
A Martin Guitar will have the model designation and the serial number etched on the neck block. Look in the soundhole toward the neck to see where this is etched.
Where can I get my Martin guitar repaired?
My workshop in Chester, Vermont handles everything form neck resets to bridge re-glues, crack repair, fretwork, reproducing vintage bridges exactly with the correct species of wood, pick guard replacement, nuts, saddles, inlays, and everything else you may need to have your Martin guitar be correctly repaired and set-up.
How do you repair a vintage guitar?
The bridge and bridge plate also support the top of the guitar and a proper glue joint ensures the best sound characteristics. Another common repair for vintage guitars, often from exposure to dry conditions. Our approach is to properly humidify the guitar before cleaning, aligning, and gluing any cracks.
What kind of guitars does David David repair?
David is a skilled professional luthier who builds guitars of his own design and has worked on many vintage guitars featured on my site. He has vast experience working on 1930’s and Banner era Gibson guitars and is a factory authorized Martin repairman.
Why choose Pat diburro to repair your Martin or Taylor guitar?
Pat DiBurro is a busy factory authorized repairman for Martin and Taylor guitars with over 30 years experience. Collings guitars refers their complex out-of-warranty work to Pat’s shop based on his reputation for excellent results.