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I just recently purchased (on ebay) a vintage Martin acoustic. When I received it, it was super dirty and dusty and the strings looked like they were 30 years old! So I got myself a restoration kit/cleaner and began the task of getting off someone else's gunk! That's when the bridge came off..it was already loose so it's nothing I did. But it is in one piece. Just looks like it could just be glued back on. Is this something I can do with Elmers Carpenter's wood glue?
Robin

I wouldn't attempt it on a vintage Martin. But here are a couple of videos that talk about how to do it:

AH! Thanks for the videos..They totally scared me so therefore I am taking it to a local luthier. Everything else seems good on it..straight neck, (thank goodness), so I'll just spring for the repair. I only paid $130 which included the case full of cobwebs! :woohoo:

What model number Martin and how old is it? Can you post a picture of it?

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Robin, I think taking it to a pro is a wise move. However, I would like to hear about your progress with your project.

Scott

I brought it to the local luthier and he was so excited to see it! I let him "do it the right way". He dressed the frets, put on a new nut and fixed the broken bridge. He worked on it for 6 weeks. We had a summer of lots of humidity which is why he said it took so long. It looks like new and sounds amazing!

It is actually a Sigma Martin. Model DM-1 W. I will post a photo as soon as I get my camera back from my cousin who borrowed it!