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martin dx1 2004
Posted: Tue May 06, 2014 9:23 pm
by Jerry Stapleton
Does this guitar have a bolt on neck?
Re: martin dx1 2004
Posted: Tue May 06, 2014 11:27 pm
by Ryan Mazzocco
I believe most (all?) X series martins are bolt on. Look on the headblock. is there a square block stuck to the headblock with that guitar's information on it? If so it is a bolt on. It is stuck on there with an adhesive that can be pried loose to reveal the access to the bolts.
Re: martin dx1 2004
Posted: Thu May 08, 2014 2:03 am
by Michael Lewis
Ryan is correct, all the X series and some others are "bolt on". They are a straight mortise and tenon with a single bolt AND glue. To remove one of these necks they are supposed to be steamed off just like a dovetail, however, they have a lot of 'vents' in the neck block which allow steam to escape into the body of the guitar. You would need a shop vac or similar to evacuate the moisture while steaming, or other complications can arise due to the moisture.