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| Author: | Alan [ Sat May 15, 2010 10:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Martin 0000/J Template |
In an earlier thread I mentioned that I was going to build a 0000/M style for my next build. I couldn't find a Martin Jumbo template at the usual suppliers, but did locate a "Martin-style" Jumbo template on eBay, which I used that to build my bending form and mold. Once all that was done, I took the tape measure to the template and discovered that it's not the same size as the Martin 0000/J. The Martin specs are 20 1/8" length, 10" upper bout, 9 3/4" waist, and 16" lower bout. The template that I got is 21" in length, 11 15/16" upper bout, 10" waist, and 16 1/2" lower bout. Since I already have everything ready for the bigger-than-Martin Jumbo, I thought I would just go ahread and build it. Does anyone have any thoughts on how the larger size may impact the sound or playing comfort? I was thinking about using the 4 3/8" depth that Todd used on his build. Also, I've been thinking about the OLF MJ. What is the depth of the sides on it? Alan |
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| Author: | bluescreek [ Sat May 15, 2010 11:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Martin 0000/J Template |
From where did you get your template ? I do have the actual patterns from Martin and can tell you that you can't trust the dimension posted , even off the Martin site. Waldron Guitars ( a sponser of the OLF ) has the templates for Martin also. There is a seller on Ebay stating he has Martin templates and molds but they are not correct to actuall Martin templates. |
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| Author: | Alan [ Sat May 15, 2010 12:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Martin 0000/J Template |
John...I got the template off ebay and as you said, it doesn't match Martin's dimensions. I did go to the Waldron Guitar site and they and they had a page showing the guitar model statistics for the CAD files. Looks like their Jumbo template is closer to the one I got (20.91 length, 12 12/25 upper bout, 10 11/20 waist, and 16.875 lower bout). On the Martin dimensions, I did a lot of digging around on the Martin site, but I obviously wrote down the wrong number for the upper bout and waist....10" upper bout with a 9 3/4" waist wouldn't have that nice form that one would expect form such a lady as the M or J. Under the features, it shows that the 0000 / J is 20 1/8" in length and 16" wide. Oh, and the Waldron Guitar site also answered my question about the depth of the OLF MJ....4 3/4" at the tail block and 4 1/8" at the neckblock. Alan |
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