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Can i just continue to play with binding falling off? I like it this way

Cheers, for taking the time to make this guide. I was peeling the protective plastic film off a new guitar pickguard, and the plastic was under the volume and tone dials. It tore and left ugly freyed bits of plastic film hanging out from under the knobs. All sorted now. 😅

Do I tighten down the neck locking nuts all the way down cuz I did

Wow! Nice job.

Why not to use an actual lacquer rather than super glue?

What does twisting the bridge knobs do if you already tuned the headstock

I added some beautiful custom scratches to my carefully applied finish while installing a new set of springs. Really awesome. Should have watched some videos first. LOL

Gorgeous work!

what glue did you use?

I hate my Floyd and I’ve blocked it. Thumbs up for “Play Panama”

Thank you bro

Personally, I never use Titebond 2 for anything in a guitar... ever . Just original.. even things you think will never have to come apart for a repair.... like headstock veneer, broken neck heels , ect.. Things you think you want to be permanent ...maybe building a laminated neck ... that's about it.... Sooner or later, it will come to bite you in the ass....best to just keep it off your bench IMHO. A person thinks , oh well , it's just binding, you dont want it to come off.. right? Well , if the fish glue releases on that back in the future because the owner left it in a car accidentally in the summer , now that titebond 2 is holding that binding in place permanently but the glue the body was put together with wasn't.. you'll destroy the binding, when it may have released with the other glue... keep it off the bench folks and you'll not ever have to regret it .

Also tune is while holding it. If you do it on its back it’s be slightly out of tune when you hold it normal because floyd rose likes to cause head aches

Reverse relic job

I love these whats in the case videos, currently repairing a severed headstock Agile AL-3200 and this served as good reference as well.

mmmh, how did you patch the binding gap? Not shown here

Where did you get the brown binding tape? What brand is it? Thanks!!

I traded for a Charvel with a Floyd Rose and broke a string right away. I haven't been able to play it since. Least versatile guitar ever. Worthless system. It is impossible to balance the bridge and strings. It refuses to stay in tune for longer than 3 seconds. How the hell do you tune this thing. Tune one string, and the other 5 are completely out of tune. The guitar would play great if it weren't for the shitty bridge.

Any idea why my high E string is way too tight and wont tune up to E?

OMG 🤩🤩 that was satisfying 🤩🤩 I hope I can come somewhere close to that result 🥶. What products did you use?

This has happened to my 2015 d18

Very useful video, but what this guitar?

Pliers 😂. IK it's not recommended but it does the job for me

Very helpful, well done video! I have a 1980 Yamaha acoustic guitar that has a very small spot on the top, where the finish wore through to the wood grain. You cannot really see it. I’m more concerned with protecting the wood, than addressing a cosmetic issue. Thinking whether I should simply put a drop of lacquer on the spot, and gently rub it into the grain. Or should I try a drop of this GluBoost (in your affiliate link). I notice there are 3 versions: Fill n' Finish Pro Formula, Fill n' Finish Thin, and Fill n' Finish Ultra Thin. Which one did you use, or recommend? In my case, the goal is not to fix a visual blemish, since it is hardly noticeable unless you run your fingers over it. Rather I simply want to seal and protect the bare spruce wood. Thanks for such a thorough video! Definitely worth a like and a subscribe!

Thank you, this is genius

What the shit?? Clearly called pickpocket intonation tool. Badiddler?!?!?

It’s not that simple.. I think this would have confused me instead of help me if i didn’t already know what I was doing..

Good job! Very well done, and excellent final result. 🙂Patience is key with repairs like this. To anyone else trying this: Since Superglue dries so fast, be careful using a paper towel to wipe excess glue. Often, it will stick to the glue in the blink of an eye. Trust me. You don't want that.

What would this repair typically cost?

I changed the strings on my jem jr for the first time yesterday. It took me about an hour 1/2 😅

Excelent! 👌

Nice job!

This doesn't work. 5 seconds of playing,it's out of tune again....

Two days ago I hear about the Martin binding issue. Lo and behold, my HD-35 has come apart at exactly the same place as this beautiful specimen of a guitar.

How did you make sure that the razorblade didn't cut into the rest of the finish as you were leveling the bump out? I'm afraid to do just that on my guitar for that reason. The guitar edge is a tricky spot to work on because of the curved surface.

So do you tune like the traditional way? E-A-D-G-B-E?

Magical

Nice work 🤘🏻

Binding is stupid and unnecessary. It weakens the joint between the top and sides. Purely cosmetic.

HI! I am an avid guitarist and I love Martin guitars and I was wondering: What is the difference between a Martin D42 and a Martin D45?? Apart from the abalano inlays, what are the construction differences? Is the D45 superior for materials, wood, bracing and everything else?? Could I get an answer from whoever works with these guitars, please? Thank you!

Don't forget depending on the tuning you may have to adjust the string tension so the bridge is sitting flat and not going down or up

Making it all look all nice and fancy like you all guys suck

Is Titebond 2 a wood glue?

Floyd’s suck get a Kahler

I have also subscribed to your channel Strumwood, thank you so much 🎉

This happened on HD28 retro 2014 it was the top below the pick guard, I sent it to Martin through the closest authorized dealer (2 hours there 2 hours back 2xs) he charged me on one way ship then Martin charged me polish + 3 frett replacement with my permission, guitar was flawless always inside my home with proper humidity, Martin had my guitar 8 months and total $300 now my lower binding is doing the exact same thing so I will be doing the repair because I don't want Martin to have my guitar with 8 hours driving and 8 months later. I know that it was a long story but I wanted to share this with others. I love my guitar it's an incredible instrument, but I feel Martin should fix this issue, I've heard from other forums that this is very common and it shouldn't be. The long time owner of the authorized Martin dealer told me he's never seen this before and that I must be mistreating my beautiful guitar (NOT) I am the only one who touches the guitar I play almost everyday and have other guitars to play in public or if visiting friends and family. Thank you so much for this great teaching video btw the focus was fine the information was solid Gold 8

Bought it for the dive bombs if only I knew the pain, I need a diy bridge that doesn't take 3 hours everytime I change strings gauges or tuning

You trimmed the most important part

Superb

Absolutely gorgeous! Your video really inspires me to do the same repair on my guitar with confidence . Thank you so much!