joejeweler
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As long as i had all the pics uploaded for my post on adding Grover friction tuners to my C. 1920's Martin Style 2 without altering the actual tapered peg holes on the peghead, found here: ( http://www.ukuleleunderground.com/f...rover-Tuners-amp-NO-Uke-Peghead-Modifications )
.....i thought i would offer another tip and some addition work i did.
This heavy duty violin case i picked up at a Salvation Army store about 10 years ago,....maybe $5.00 Always thought it would get some use someday. I did remove the 2 bow hold down catches and a tube so there would be no chance of contacting the Martin. There is a velcro strap for securing around the neck. A very soft foam pad in the upper part of the case (to the right) seems to end up just to the back of the tailblock. so i don't see the need add any additional padding to make up some of the empty space to the tailblock in the lower part of the case.
The case is heavily built of multi-ply wood with a zippered canvas cover, as well as a single metal latch covered by a separate metal snap catch covering the latch. No accidental opening here! There are double elastic straps in the lid, for
strings and things, as well as a covered compartment area above the headstock. A separate zippered area on the ouside might hold some music or other thin items.
Point is keep an eye out for a similiar violin or viola case at a yard sale, or your local Goodwill or Salvation Army Store. They usually go cheap, and an older one like this is well make. Probably a soprano is as big as it will fit, however, because the depth is limited. (on this one anyway).
...more to follow, with the old Martin getting a facelift:
.....i thought i would offer another tip and some addition work i did.
This heavy duty violin case i picked up at a Salvation Army store about 10 years ago,....maybe $5.00 Always thought it would get some use someday. I did remove the 2 bow hold down catches and a tube so there would be no chance of contacting the Martin. There is a velcro strap for securing around the neck. A very soft foam pad in the upper part of the case (to the right) seems to end up just to the back of the tailblock. so i don't see the need add any additional padding to make up some of the empty space to the tailblock in the lower part of the case.
The case is heavily built of multi-ply wood with a zippered canvas cover, as well as a single metal latch covered by a separate metal snap catch covering the latch. No accidental opening here! There are double elastic straps in the lid, for
strings and things, as well as a covered compartment area above the headstock. A separate zippered area on the ouside might hold some music or other thin items.
Point is keep an eye out for a similiar violin or viola case at a yard sale, or your local Goodwill or Salvation Army Store. They usually go cheap, and an older one like this is well make. Probably a soprano is as big as it will fit, however, because the depth is limited. (on this one anyway).
...more to follow, with the old Martin getting a facelift:
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