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Drilling holes

Unread post by greykitkat36 » Wed Jan 24, 2007 3:04 pm

I'm trying to install an LR Baggs M1A in my D-28...but the hole in the tail block is only like 1/4".....would it be alright to drill it to make it bigger? Or should I go to a luthier?
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Unread post by littlefriend » Wed Jan 24, 2007 3:12 pm

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Unread post by checkii » Wed Jan 24, 2007 5:00 pm

just use a pick-axe.
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Unread post by sfmartins » Thu Jan 25, 2007 2:23 am

Search (and ask if needed) in the Martin Forum:

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I've seen there discussions about that...
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Unread post by 6_strings_for_life » Thu Jan 25, 2007 1:31 pm

I did this exact thing to my Martin this summer. I just took a 1/2 inch wood drill bit and used a hand drill on medium speed. I had another person hold the guitar on a level surface while I operated the drill. I almost couldnt do it, because i mean come on, its scary doing something like that to a guitar. But if you are some what compatent with hand drills and wood, you should be ok..
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Unread post by Kahn » Thu Jan 25, 2007 1:36 pm

dont do it yourself
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Unread post by calmpilot » Mon Jan 29, 2007 2:48 pm

Drilling into a Martin? Scary. Reminds me of that Simpsons episode where Homer attempts to remodel the house. Steady, steady... duh!
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