Drilling holes

greykitkat36 · Post by **greykitkat36** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 3:04 pm

I'm trying to install an LR Baggs M1A in my D-28...but the hole in the tail block is only like 1/4".....would it be alright to drill it to make it bigger? Or should I go to a luthier?

littlefriend · Post by **littlefriend** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 3:12 pm

When in doubt take it to a professional.

checkii · Post by **checkii** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 5:00 pm

just use a pick-axe.

sfmartins · Post by **sfmartins** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 2:23 am

Search (and ask if needed) in the Martin Forum:

http://www.umgf.com/

I've seen there discussions about that...

6_strings_for_life · Post by **6_strings_for_life** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 1:31 pm

I did this exact thing to my Martin this summer. I just took a 1/2 inch wood drill bit and used a hand drill on medium speed. I had another person hold the guitar on a level surface while I operated the drill. I almost couldnt do it, because i mean come on, its scary doing something like that to a guitar. But if you are some what compatent with hand drills and wood, you should be ok..

Kahn · Post by **Kahn** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 1:36 pm

dont do it yourself

calmpilot · Post by **calmpilot** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 2:48 pm

Drilling into a Martin? Scary. Reminds me of that Simpsons episode where Homer attempts to remodel the house. Steady, steady... duh!