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2006 Martin 000C-16GTE Neck Reset Question- M&T
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2006 Martin 000C-16GTE Neck Reset Question- M&T
Hey Everyone- I have a Martin 000c-16 that is in bad need of a neck reset- Anyone have any experience with this particular model? It’s a mortise and tenon. Will I have more luck using steam or foam cutters? Anything to watch out for?
UPDATE-So I think i’m good now. I found a in-depth write up on this model M&T reset process in the new Martin Repair Guide – by Patrick DiBurro Great book BTW- Thanks!
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Hey is that the one with the single bolt and the threaded insert that is probably failing ?
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Hey Ian- It is! It has the single bolt. I don’t think the bolt was or is failing though., I tried tightening it but nothing moved. It wasn’t loose. The heel does have a slight gap.. I suppose it could have got hot and moved a bit/crept.. I’ll probably just pull the neck &clean it all up. I’m gonna try the heat stick first over steam. I think it’s probably PVA? It’s US made. I guess the Mexican ones use CA sometimes..
I’ll message Pat if I have any issues but I was happy to have found some great instruction in his book, although he uses steam. I have my steamer ready to go if needed.. i’m kinda wondering if I should use titebond or hide glue during the reset. Thanks Ian.
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I haven’t checked his book, but one thing I like to do is take that insert out, throw one in with a little more bite to the threads and put it in with epoxy. I also cap over the end of the tenon with hard wood and then drill a hole only big enough for the bolt to get trough into the insert. This will prevent the insert from pulling out and you can really snug that thing up.
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Awesome! Thanks for the advice!I I guess the threaded insert could be failing. I’ll know tomorrow when I pull the neck off. I’ll update it here and can also post some pictures in the neck reset database. Thanks again!
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