Split Tail Block - Martin 000-17 - Guitar Repair and Maintenance https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/split-tail-block-martin-000-17/ Guitar Noise Discussion Board en-US Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:28:52 +0000 wpForo 60 RE: Split Tail Block - Martin 000-17 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/split-tail-block-martin-000-17/#post-390031 Sat, 15 May 2021 11:05:40 +0000 Send it back.  Even if it can be repaired, if you paid for a new instrument, it should *be* a new instrument.  New to you, that is. 

]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance oldstrummer https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/split-tail-block-martin-000-17/#post-390031 Split Tail Block - Martin 000-17 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/split-tail-block-martin-000-17/#post-390027 Fri, 14 May 2021 03:22:50 +0000 I recently purchased a used Martin 000-17 and unfortunately it was damaged in shipping. The tail block completely split in half right at the seam of where the side panels come together. The guitar is essentially splitting in half in the middle of the side panels.

 

I’m trying to determine if it’s worth it to have this repaired (how extensive would the work be) or if I should just send it back to the seller. 

Any feedback is greatly appreciated!

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