gotomsdos Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Hi, guys out there. I'd like to buy a Martin D-21 Special, there is one on sale local. But it seems to have a re-glued bridge, in my eye. What do you think ? This D-21S is just from 2012, so very hard for me to accept a re-glued bridge if there are other available. Any input would be much appreciated. [should have posted this on UMGF, but there seems to be disorder with its photo upload system. Sorry] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuestionMark Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Hi, guys out there. I'd like to buy a Martin D-21 Special, there is one on sale local. But it seems to have a re-glued bridge, in my eye. What do you think ? This D-21S is just from 2012, so very hard for me to accept a re-glued bridge if there are other available. Any input would be much appreciated. [should have posted this on UMGF, but there seems to be disorder with its photo upload system. Sorry] Sounds like you have some reservations about buying it. If that is so, unless the price is exceptionally low...it sounds like you should take a pass on buying it in view of your reservations about it. Just my two cents. QM aka Jazzman Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Polish residue perhaps, it's on the pickguard edge as well. rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars68 Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 I would guess polish residue as well. It looks like there is a lacquer check/hairline coming out of the bottom right corner of the bridge. It is not uncommon on Martins. Nothing to worry about, but could be a good haggling point. If I were you, I would ask for some better close-up pictures. Lars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimt Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Looks like the top to bridge is stressed.. failure .. thats the way it looks.. finish is crazed.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldCowboy Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Polish residue - nothing unusual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotomsdos Posted April 17, 2017 Author Share Posted April 17, 2017 Thank you all ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fp Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 It could be polish residue and it could be if the bridge was reglued, the finish that normally sits 1/16 inch under and around a Martin bridge was trimmed away and not trimmed as cleanly as it should be. It could also be that the bridge did move a bit forward and damaged the lacquer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 I think RCT is right, residue from polish, or dust? if you're able.. take a piece of printer paper. and with the tip of one corner, check the corners of the bridge, and then the entire bridge, front and back where it's seated to the top, looking for places where the corner of the paper will slip under the bridge. That will at least tell ya if the bridge is seated correctly all the way around or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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