Les. Can I suggest that you contact Steve Kaufman in the Alcoa-Maryville area. He is a three time National Flatpicking champion. If there are any good luthiers nearby, he would know. take care of that baby, they're not making pre-war Martins anymore. Steves website has his phone and email at the bottom of the page.
http://www.flatpik.com
Sorry for the hi-jack.