Gibson LG-0 restoration

[Gregory Furan]

I have a LG-0 that needs a new bridge as the original plastic bridge is not only cracked on the top, but 2 of the posts that the screws anchor to are broken. I'm suggesting to the owner that we build a new rosewood bridge. But my question to this group is what type. Do I recommend an earlier rosewood style or a later adjustable rosewood style? This guitar I believe was built in 1963.

[Paul Verticchio]

No question; a conventional (non adjustable) bridge.  Your customer will thank you for the improvement in sound.

Best of luck (-:

[Gregory Furan]

Yeah, I had come to that conclusion already. Thanks.

[Ron Ellison]

There are, as you seem to know, two main bridge shapes for the LG0. The plastic bridges were the belly up shape and the pre plastic bridges were a 1" x just under 6" rosewood rectangle. Some luthiers find this size too narrow. Also there could be a problem with the finish with the old shape if it has been refinished. The simplest solution is a rosewood version of the plastic shape. Its worth checking the bridge plate as there can be very deep tear out between the pin holes and the bridge holes. 

[nathan clark]

Heres an older article that shows more or less how I deal with a reverse belly:

http://fingerlakesguitarrepair.com/pages/repair-descriptions/bridge...

[nathan clark]

Here is a newer article with some technique updates.  This one is a rectangular bridge replacement with a conversion to a drop In saddle.

http://fingerlakesguitarrepair.com/pages/repair-descriptions/bridge...