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I have a Martin Archtop in for repairs. It had belonged to a local musician who died recently. His widow wants it fixed to make sure it is structurally sound and can play (to be passed down to grandkids). She doesn't want it refinished or anything as she wants it to keep it's "character" Toward the end the owner was very unsteady and actually fell on the guitar once, as well the top and sides have cracks from low humidity. Their house had a humidity level of 18% when she brought it over so it is badly dehydrated. I also have some question about the top where the neck/fingerboard meet it. There seems to be a bulge in the top but this could be just sanded flat under the fingerboard and then transitioning to the arched top. I have very little experience with Arch Tops so this is new territory for me. We are also wondering what the possible value of this guitar might be. Here are some pictures showing the guitar and the damage

I accidently posted this here so I am moving it to the main forum area.