Martin luthier needed in Southern MD area

[TerryCarson]

Hi, I have recently purchased a 1912 CF Martin sn 3433 and I need it looked at by a luthier. I live in the Southern MD area - any suggestions? It looks to have wear on the front under the strings and near the pick guard. It also has a crack - its closed on the front and I can't tell if it's through. It sounds very nice and I've order light gauge strings - it came with light gauge but they look old. There is a buzz on the b note (4th fret, 4th string) but all other notes ring clear. The bowl back looks intact and the neck is straight. I want to preserve and play this for years to come.

Thank you,
Terry

[MikeEdgerton]

You need a luthier that is familiar with bowl back mandolins. I'm pretty sure they don't show up in the Martin repair manual. One of the resident bowlheads will be along with a suggestion.

[Paul Busman]

He's in Frederick, not Southern MD, but Marc Glickman is highly recommended. It might be worth a day trip up here. Frederick is worth a visit while you're in the neighborhood. If you're not able to make the trip, Marc might be able to recommend someone closer to home.

https://www.facebook.com/Glickman.luthier/

[Jeff Mando]

And.......it would stand to reason that if we found someone who was "king" of such repairs....................they would be a

MARTIN LUTHIER KING

(not original to me, something I remembered from one of the acoustic guitar forums.....)

[MontanaMatt]

Sorry to say, Martin Luther died February 18, 1546.

[TerryCarson]

Frederick is not too far, thank you!