How much is a Martin d28 neck reset?

A reset for a bound neck would be about $400. That would include a new bone saddle and set up. A standard neck would be $350 and that also includes the new bone nut and set up.

Does my Martin guitar need a neck reset?

They usually are a result of the desire for lower action than Martin spec and/or desire for an abnormally high saddle, coupled with insufficient neck pitch from the factory. I have estimated that on average, a reset is not needed until a Martin is 35 or 40 years old.

How much is a Martin neck reset?

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Why do Martin guitars need neck resets?

On Martins guitars the sides fold in a little and the top rises a little. That body distortion requires a neck reset to correct. The good news is that the guitar reaches equilibrium at some point and the moving stops. If it didn’t the guitars would eventually fold up, and we know they don’t.

Does Martin warranty cover neck reset?

We have received a written statement from Martin that neck resets are not covered under the factory warranty, unless the neck is separating from the body, and photo proof would be required.

Does my acoustic guitar need a neck reset?

If you have almost any steel-string acoustic guitar for long enough, odds are it will need a neck reset at one (or some) point(s) in its life. Wood settles and string tension pulls the guitar’s geometry around over time. The upshot can be that the action gets slowly higher and higher so that it’s uncomfortable to play.

How often do Martin guitars need a neck reset?

Assuming the neck was not underset in the first place, a reset is needed due to body deformation over time. Martins, and other acoustics, don’t need neck resets often. Maybe only one or two in the life of the guitar. The body deformation stops after a time.

What is a neck reset?

A: The seller is right that a neck reset can change the tone of a vintage guitar. Neck angle not only regulates action but also affects mechanical forces that load and drive a top. Together, the bridge and saddle act as a lever, transferring string tension to the top in a torquing, twisting motion.

Does a neck reset devalue a guitar?

A: The seller is right that a neck reset can change the tone of a vintage guitar. Neck angle not only regulates action but also affects mechanical forces that load and drive a top. It’s well known that ’30s-era Martins and Gibsons sometimes lose tone after neck resetting.

How long does a neck reset take?

Remove neck from guitar, and clean off old glue, takes about 1 hour. 2. Let guitar and neck dry before resetting. 2 days is enough.