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| Author: | LanceK [ Wed Jun 03, 2009 2:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Neck and tail height for Martin 12 fret dread |
Does anybody know the actual height at the neck and tail of a martin 12 fret dread? Thanks LK |
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| Author: | woody b [ Wed Jun 03, 2009 2:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Neck and tail height for Martin 12 fret dread |
I've got an old one I can measure tonight.(1973 D18S) Is there any other measurements you need? The newer ones are different, but the depth may be the same. |
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| Author: | LanceK [ Wed Jun 03, 2009 2:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Neck and tail height for Martin 12 fret dread |
Thanks Woody! Nope, just at the neck joint and end graft. |
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| Author: | JJ Donohue [ Wed Jun 03, 2009 2:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Neck and tail height for Martin 12 fret dread |
I've used 5" and 4" but I'll be interested in hearing the "official spec". |
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| Author: | Glenn LaSalle [ Wed Jun 03, 2009 2:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Neck and tail height for Martin 12 fret dread |
A quick question that is related i think. Lets assume for arguments sake that woody comes back with 4 inches total height at neck block, and 4.5 inches total at the heal. How tall do you make the Neck block and heel block, accounting for top/back and finish etc? Thx! Glenn |
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| Author: | LanceK [ Wed Jun 03, 2009 2:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Neck and tail height for Martin 12 fret dread |
Glenn LaSalle wrote: A quick question that is related i think. Lets assume for arguments sake that woody comes back with 4 inches total height at neck block, and 4.5 inches total at the heal. How tall do you make the Neck block and heel block, accounting for top/back and finish etc? Thx! Glenn My backs usually come in at around .90 and my tops right around .1 I start out with taller than needed blocks and after the top and back are done, I bowl sand the rims to the thickness needed. |
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| Author: | TonyKarol [ Wed Jun 03, 2009 3:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Neck and tail height for Martin 12 fret dread |
I have found that if you start with blocks that are the desired heights, and using 18 and 28 foot bowls, then after sanding and putting the top and back on, I get pretty much the same number back .. close enough anyway. But then again, I dont really copy other guitars exactly, except maybe for shape more or less. |
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| Author: | Bob Long [ Wed Jun 03, 2009 3:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Neck and tail height for Martin 12 fret dread |
4 3/4 and 3 7/8..... long |
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| Author: | woody b [ Wed Jun 03, 2009 5:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Neck and tail height for Martin 12 fret dread |
Todd Stock wrote: 4-3/4" and 3-15/16" is the Martin spec for a 12 fret dreadnought per MG:TR 4 7/8" and 3 7/8" on a 1973 D18S. The new "Standard Series" Martins are different in shape and length. It makes sense they'd be a different depth too. Here's a picture of it. You can tell the shoulder are more rounded than the newer ones. 
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| Author: | LanceK [ Wed Jun 03, 2009 5:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Neck and tail height for Martin 12 fret dread |
Thank'yee fellas! ![[:Y:]](./images/smilies/smiley20.gif "Thumbs Up")
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