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Tag Archives: 1949 D-28
Melting the Purfling and Mando Tone Bars
Melting purfling together with acetone and shaping mandolin tonebars. Continue reading
Routing the Purfling and Binding Channels
After alot of measurement and testing, it was time to route the purfling and binding channels for the 1949 Martin D-28. Make sure you’re using a sharp bit and a router with ample power and minimal runout.
Adding a butt wedge
Here I am adding an ivoroid butt wedge to a 1949 D-28. This is the final step before beginning the binding process.
Old School Bindings and Pickguard Stock
Some grained celluloid bindings and celluloid pickguard material arrived for the Martin.
1949 Martin D-28 Restoration
The old 1949 Martin D-28 is still in the works. Recently it has been partially re-assembled. The back and top are attached. Also, the truss rod slot is scraped clean and the t-bar truss rod is ground, cleaned with wire … Continue reading