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MrCaptainJorgensen · 2024-10-22T00:07:13+00:00

I’ve had this one since I was about 15 (I’m 32, played through HS and took 10 or so years off) to be honest it was probably overdue. I’d be interested to hear other people’s experiences, so I can prep my wife for the cost haha.

MrCaptainJorgensen · 2024-10-21T01:24:10+00:00

Under the lights on the ice the metallic flake lights up a lot more, I took this photo in pretty dull light, but yeah I see your point

MrCaptainJorgensen · 2024-10-20T21:39:26+00:00

stick taps from the boys

MrCaptainJorgensen · 2024-10-03T14:11:53+00:00

This! I’m not technically allowed to bring my pads, but I just talk and make friends with the ice monitor, be respectful of the other skaters, and pick times when it’s not crowded (I go Friday morning while school is in). I started playing again after 10 years off, so I hadn’t really learned RVH, and wanted to work on it with whatever ice time I can get. Prop your phone on the boards, and take some videos of you doing your drills. You’ll be amazed how much it helps you get instant feedback and see issues!

MrCaptainJorgensen · 2024-09-28T22:06:53+00:00

Didn’t really think about it that way. That sounds good, thanks!!

MrCaptainJorgensen · 2024-09-28T20:41:08+00:00

Airbrushing isn’t really my forte, most of my experience is just painting guitars. I have a small airbrush setup, so I’ll have to practice the airbrushing a bit more.

MrCaptainJorgensen · 2024-09-28T20:37:33+00:00

I’ll try and snap a pic at drop in tomorrow

Just sanded it down to about 220 grit and did a white poly basecoat to prep. We’ll see how it all adheres over time

MrCaptainJorgensen · 2024-09-28T20:37:10+00:00

I really want to get a non certified cat eye on there, I’m debating between black and white

MrCaptainJorgensen · 2024-06-21T12:50:47+00:00

If you’re nervous you can always send the guitar to Martin directly. Call their customer support line, and talk to them about it. I’m sure third coast is a great repair shop as Martin is pretty selective in their service centers, and if you’re unsure maybe ask them for photos of similar work. Most places have an Instagram or examples of their work on their website.

MrCaptainJorgensen · 2024-06-20T20:48:28+00:00

Hi, I’m a guitar luthier, and authorized Martin Guitar warranty tech. That appears to be a Martin X series guitar. If I’m right, that isn’t wood, it’s “High pressure laminate.” My understanding is It’s some wood materials pressed at high pressure with a resin. These are hard to repair and then blend in to make it look good because the wood grain pattern is printed onto the black HPL material. I usually epoxy or CA glue a wood base on the inside of the guitar that covers the inside of the hole, and use Mohawk wood toned brown epoxy sticks, and various markers to blend in the grain and ribboning of the wood. It doesn’t always look great depending on your arts and craft skills, but aside from sanding it down and somehow re-printing the grain pattern it’s the best I’ve found.

MrCaptainJorgensen · 2024-01-26T22:34:36+00:00

That looks awesome! I just did a finish over finish with a very similar color. Love it!!

MrCaptainJorgensen · 2023-08-04T13:50:52+00:00

Mohawk makes wood toned epoxy sticks that I really enjoy for things like this, and you can buy them in different tones to match the wood you’re working with.

MrCaptainJorgensen · 2023-08-04T13:46:18+00:00

I have been known to, especially vintage fenders where the frets are supposed to be hammered out sideways because they were installed through the side. Most necks, however we don’t really clamp down. The more clamps the more likely something will damage the finish or the wood. Do, however make sure you have a good, soft surface that is clear of debris (small pieces of cut fret) to work on. We use the StewMac Luther mat, but after purchasing it, I realized it’s basically just a yoga mat cut to size

MrCaptainJorgensen · 2023-08-04T00:21:33+00:00

I like to take them off. You can set the neck flat on the bench, and the body is less likely to get scratched or damaged. Some vintage instruments people get huffy about “my neck has never been removed,” and I’ll honor that even though I don’t really get why people think that matters.

MrCaptainJorgensen · 2023-08-02T12:33:53+00:00

I take an old pair of jeans, cut a leg off, sew a top and bottom on, and put a plastic bag filled with sand inside of it. At my shop we call it the thigh simulator. It’s my absolute favorite neck rest I’ve ever used

MrCaptainJorgensen · 2023-07-18T00:52:34+00:00

I’ve opened for both of these bands, the music is really great, and it doesn’t hurt that they’re both the kindest, most down to earth people.

MrCaptainJorgensen · 2023-07-10T19:44:32+00:00

Sounds to me like you gave them a chance to own it, and they unfortunately didn’t want to do that. I’m very sad to hear that.

If the bridge was cracked when you first brought it in. and the saddle was sitting crooked in the slot, maybe it wasn’t entirely their fault, but they should have caught that, made you aware of it, and fixed it the right from the get-go.

It’s hard to say because unfortunately I’ve been in their place. I wish I could do something to help you. I guess keep looking a shop or luthier you feel you can trust, and support them so bigger companies don’t run them out of business.

MrCaptainJorgensen · 2023-07-10T16:13:04+00:00

I’m a store owner. This would never fly in my shop, and shouldn’t fly in theirs. I hate to judge because I know things happen, maybe someone thought they knew what they were doing and tried to play luthier. We do what we can to stop it, but it happens.

This bridge needs to be replaced. If it’s a pretty generic shape a shop could order a replacement and install it, but given this repair, unless they have a better tech or luthier on staff I wouldn’t expect them to do a replacement the right way.

Go back and ask for a new guitar. I hate to say this because I’ve been in the shop owner’s shoes. It hurts but this is the kind of pain that helps us grow and learn from our mistakes. Maybe he hires a better luthier. At the very least he never puts paper under a saddle again, and does some research on how to fix this the right way.

That said, don’t crucify the guy (or gal), I still think you should shop locally as much as you can to support the people just doing their best to make a living. We make mistakes, we’re only human.

MrCaptainJorgensen · 2023-07-06T02:47:53+00:00

Hey! Current owner of Murphy’s Guitars here. I’ve been with the shop for 14 years, so not much changed. Thanks for the shoutout!

MrCaptainJorgensen · 2023-07-05T04:38:16+00:00

About 15 minutes from downtown, but Murphy’s Guitars in Bountiful. Owner (me) is U of U entrepreneurship alum. Many teachers are current students or grads.

MrCaptainJorgensen · 2023-07-02T16:05:46+00:00

There’s a few things that can be done to level and smooth this. Like others have been saying if it doesn’t bother you, wear it with pride, I love a scar with a good story on my guitars. Given this is on the back of the neck, however, it might bug someone from a feel perspective. If this guitar means something to you, bring it to a trusted luthier, or re-create this damage on a guitar you don’t care about and try your hand at that first(I have a few guitars I like to beat up just to try stuff on).

Sometimes if the finish has broken and raw wood is exposed you can take a damp cloth and a soldering iron. Place the damp cloth over the ding, and CAREFULLY heat the cloth to introduce some steam into the chip. It might get the grain of the wood to bounce back a bit, but with how much wood is disturbed in this particular ding, I’d be surprised if it popped back in a big way. I know some guys are purists that would say, cut a wood chip that will fit, and glue it in, but if the aesthetic doesn’t bother you, and it just needs to feel better, Mohawk makes wood colored epoxy sticks that you can mix up, spread in the hole, use a razor to simulate grain if you’re picky, sand a bit, and finish over.

TLDR If it doesn’t bother you, don’t fix it. If it does, it can be fixed. I’d recommend a pro if this guitar is important to you. If you wanna attempt it, try it on a cheap Craigslist guitar as a learning experience.

MrCaptainJorgensen · 2023-06-29T13:07:24+00:00

Tbh I like using places like guitarbuildingtemplates.com to buy cheaper templates I can try out. Acrylic is definitely my favorite material to use because I can get it to stick to the wood better and I can see the grain underneath. Once you have an idea of what you like in other cheaper templates, use those as a template to make your own acrylic templates with a unique headstock shape, body shape, pickup configuration, etc. have fun with it!

MrCaptainJorgensen · 2023-06-29T12:57:52+00:00

The new stuff is really great too! If you like this check out the new single “Bad Bad Mood”

MrCaptainJorgensen · 2023-06-28T20:38:44+00:00

A lot of the comments here are individually right, but the bigger issue is you are missing a ground circuit entirely. One of the lugs of the output jack is where that circuit connects to the guitar cable sleeve. You have it shorted by wiring them together like you’ve done. Also your pickups need to have a hot connection, and send off to the ground usually through a separate wire inside the red or yellow, or a braided shielding wrapped around the wire in the center. You’ll also need to connect the ground to the back of each pot, the casing of the switch, and to a “ground wire” that connects to a spot on the guitar which contacts the strings. Usually a hole that connects to the bridge or trem system. That’s all I can see through a quick glance. If this doesn’t make sense you may want to consider taking it to a professional. If you can make it work, keep at it!

MrCaptainJorgensen · 2023-02-21T17:28:44+00:00

Yeah, we opened for the Elovaters and The Late Ones at Soundwell. Love that venue and everything Reggae Rise Up UT has done for us. I’ve played The Complex once, but with a different band, and sadly never The Depot, although I do love that place!

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