I haven't seen the old repair yet on the guitar, I am hoping its not a butcher job.
Thanks
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I am picking up a 1937 00-18 next week. I am told that there is an old repair of holes in the bridge plate. Someone put glue and/or sawdust in the worn
enlarged bridge pin holes to stop the ball ends from slipping up the holes. Is there a preferred way to make this repair in a vintage bridge plate - maybe
something not too invasive and destructive to the originality and vintage tone of the guitar.
I haven't seen the old repair yet on the guitar, I am hoping its not a butcher job. Thanks 1940 00-17 / 1943 000-18 / 1944 0-17 / 2001 Taylor 314ce / 2004 OM28V / 2007 Classic 60's Player's Stratocaster |
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this link was posted on one of my posts for re-strings. they also had info on bridge repair that may be helpful.
http://www.fretnotguitarrepair.com
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gtrdoc |
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I like to shape plugs of matching wood and glue them in with hot hide glue. If there are only small voids left after plugging, I fill them with maple dust and
HHG. Bigger voids get filled with shaped maple "sticks" and any tiny voids left are filled with dust and HHG. Then I drill and ream for pins. Even
if it has to be re-done it shouldn't be a deal killer ;o) Please post pics when you can?
Best, Dennis
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Howard Klepper |
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A lot depends on whether the holes were only in the plate, or also into the top. For plate only, I bore with a 3/8" reverse counterbore and fill with
matching plugs; one at a time. Each plug laps over the one before. No voids, no glue and sawdust. If the top is messed up, the bridge may need to be removed to
repair the damage.
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I do it the same way. Plugs. With all the tools out there it isn't that complicated of a repair. I think we all have seen our share of glue and dust
filling. This shouldn't be a deal killer as pointed out above.
john hall
Blues Creek Guitars Authorized Martin Repair Center Hegins PA http://www.bluescreekguitars.com |
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