Thank you for the info. I guess I'm making a 28 since it's Bolivian Rosewood.
I wonder if they thinned it more for bending?Thanks for the chart Scott. I did look around a bit but didn't see that one.
Happy Building,
Danny
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| Author: | DannyV [ Thu Sep 22, 2011 9:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Martin upper bout? |
Hello, Hoping someone (John Hall?) can tell me the upper bout depth on a Martin Dreadnought. Would the 18 and 28 be the same? I'm doing one with a friend and all I have to work with is a old stripped off Martin top that's mostly there. I've been able to find the rest of the necessary dimensions. Thanks, Danny |
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| Author: | oval soundhole [ Thu Sep 22, 2011 9:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Martin upper bout? |
d-18's and d-28's are the same size, except the d-18 has thinner sides. |
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| Author: | Cal Maier [ Thu Sep 22, 2011 9:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Martin upper bout? |
Hi Danny, The early 70's Martin D-18 that's open in my shop right now measures 3 & 11/16" at the neck block (neck joint) and 4 & 11/16" at the tail block. Those are the actual dimensions of the blocks themselves not including the back or top plate thickness. Cal |
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| Author: | DannyV [ Thu Sep 22, 2011 10:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Martin upper bout? |
Thanks Cal! One day we'll have to try to link up in Kelowna. I was just back for a wedding a couple weeks ago. I lived there for about 8 very fun years. Thanks again. |
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| Author: | bluescreek [ Sat Sep 24, 2011 6:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Martin upper bout? |
Actually the D18 and D28 start out the same . Why you will sometimes see the D 18 thinner is that mahogany sands easier than the rosewood . I have seem the mahogany as thin as .065 and as heavy as .085 . D 28 often in .075 to .090 |
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| Author: | Scott A [ Sat Sep 24, 2011 9:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Martin upper bout? |
I found this on the Web somewhere, I'm not sure if it's correct but it's what I use. |
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| Author: | Jim_H [ Sun Sep 25, 2011 12:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Martin upper bout? |
Here are some dimensions from the Martin website... http://www.martinguitar.com/guitars/fea ... hapes.html And here is some info from MIMF http://www.mimf.com/archives/martin_dimensions.htm |
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| Author: | DannyV [ Sun Sep 25, 2011 12:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Martin upper bout? |
Thank you for the info. I guess I'm making a 28 since it's Bolivian Rosewood. I wonder if they thinned it more for bending?Thanks for the chart Scott. I did look around a bit but didn't see that one. Happy Building, Danny |
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| Author: | bluescreek [ Sun Sep 25, 2011 5:58 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Martin upper bout? |
I find that the size charts even on the martin site are not 100% correct. The best example is the OM and 000 14 fret. The width at the lower bout is 15 3/16 or 15 3/8 inches I have to check not the 15 that is stated . |
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