New life to a tired guitar

An inside look at the damaged support piece

Dad and I glued the broken piece and clamped it.

Then to dry overnight

As soon as I remount the neck and
restring it then it will be in the bag

The Martin 41M1400 Marquis silk and steel strings are said to be easy on beginners fingers.

We glued it up Monday evening and I took off the clamps and mounted the neck today.  Tomorrow I plan to replace the strings and adjust the neck, then it's off to try some Acoustic Achord by means of lots of practice.