Westerly Guild 12-string on the Way

[capnjuan]

Capn, that sounds a bit steep to me. I think I know a guy who works there - an old chatterbox named Bill. There's a guy up the coast, in Waycross, GA, just past Jacksonville, who is a real pro, and pretty reasonable. He'll re-glue the bridge for about $70, install a bone saddle for $40, install a pick-up for $45 or so. I'm just going to ship him the guitar and have him do everything. There also looks to be a potential crack on the side, which I am going to have him look at. I think it will be worth it.

Ok Steve; hope it works out - didn't know if you knew about the Amp Shop. Yup; I know Waycross GA; have relatives 30-50 miles north of there. J

 

[Taylor Martin Guild]

Steve,
lack of humidity is often the cause of bridges lifting.
Be sure to keep the humidity in the proper range after the work is done.
This will also help keep the guitar from cracking and checking.
Also let the guitar adjust to room temps before opening the case, when ever it has been in extreme hot or cold.

 

[hideglue]

Steve,
lack of humidity is often the cause of bridges lifting.
Be sure to keep the humidity in the proper range after the work is done.
This will also help keep the guitar from cracking and checking.
Also let the guitar adjust to room temps before opening the case, when ever it has been in extreme hot or cold.

Guilds are also notorious for bridge lifting due to an insufficient amount of finish scraped from the top - during Final Assembly - at the bridge location .

 

[capnjuan]

Steve, lack of humidity is often the cause of bridges lifting. Be sure to keep the humidity in the proper range after the work is done. This will also help keep the guitar from cracking and checking. Also let the guitar adjust to room temps before opening the case, when ever it has been in extreme hot or cold.

Guilds are also notorious for bridge lifting due to an insufficient amount of finish scraped from the top - during Final Assembly - at the bridge location .

Hi Paul; got a vote on the best move?; re-fit the bridge, Bridge Doctor, or both? Thank you. John

 

[hideglue]

Hi cap'n,

While the Bridge Dr gets plenty of endorsements here (and may in fact really work), I always view it as a Band-Aid. Call me a purist. Go for the bridge 're-fit' or replacement, if needed ("slightly lifting" as in business card thickness is hardly worth getting nervous about, yet), and call it properly done.


Cheers,
Paul

 

[capnjuan]

Thank you and I promise to stop calling you Pat. John

 

[steverok]

I can slide a thin guitar pick underneath the back of the bridge right now. We have plenty of humidity in South FL, so that is not a concern. My luthier said the same thing - attaching the bridge on top of the finish during assembly is a cause. He will remove the finish there, before re-attaching.

 

[steverok]

BTW, an inspiration for my purchase :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTQh6itycQE