Fender Palomino "Broomstick" removal? - FRETS.NET2024-03-29T15:26:50Zhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/forum/topics/fender-palomino-broomstick-removal?commentId=2177249%3AComment%3A189021&feed=yes&xn_auth=noIf this link works, it should…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2019-11-22:2177249:Comment:1892882019-11-22T16:37:36.834Zsteve carmodyhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/stevecarmody
<p>If this link works, it should bring you to a page with the patent drawing of the internal view of Palomino and how the "broomstick" is anchored -</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.mjgventures.com/products/1967-fender-acoustic-guitar-patent-art-print-original-title" target="_blank">https://www.mjgventures.com/products/1967-fender-acoustic-guitar-patent-art-print-original-title</a></p>
<p>If this link works, it should bring you to a page with the patent drawing of the internal view of Palomino and how the "broomstick" is anchored -</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.mjgventures.com/products/1967-fender-acoustic-guitar-patent-art-print-original-title" target="_blank">https://www.mjgventures.com/products/1967-fender-acoustic-guitar-patent-art-print-original-title</a></p> You’re very welcome Matt.
The…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2019-11-21:2177249:Comment:1890932019-11-21T01:43:29.329ZPaul Verticchiohttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/PaulVerticchio
You’re very welcome Matt.<br />
The pickups were not included with those guitars.<br />
They were only available as an accessory. Not many were requested or sold.<br />
Have a good one.
You’re very welcome Matt.<br />
The pickups were not included with those guitars.<br />
They were only available as an accessory. Not many were requested or sold.<br />
Have a good one. Thanks Paul, that was a nice…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2019-11-19:2177249:Comment:1890822019-11-19T14:52:20.435ZMatt Dreherhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/MattDreher
<p>Thanks Paul, that was a nice tidbit of info that i did not know.All of the Palomino's I have worked on in the past were missing the pickups. I did not realize that was the intentional use of the bar. </p>
<p>Thanks Paul, that was a nice tidbit of info that i did not know.All of the Palomino's I have worked on in the past were missing the pickups. I did not realize that was the intentional use of the bar. </p> That center brace was good fo…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2019-11-19:2177249:Comment:1889542019-11-19T09:05:29.082ZJoshua Levin-Epsteinhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/JoshuaLevinEpstein
<p>That center brace was good for advertising, as well.</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.pbs.org/video/antiques-roadshow-appraisal-william-b-tilton-guitar-ca-1865/">https://www.pbs.org/video/antiques-roadshow-appraisal-william-b-tilton-guitar-ca-1865/</a></p>
<p>That center brace was good for advertising, as well.</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.pbs.org/video/antiques-roadshow-appraisal-william-b-tilton-guitar-ca-1865/">https://www.pbs.org/video/antiques-roadshow-appraisal-william-b-tilton-guitar-ca-1865/</a></p> The subject pickup:
tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2019-11-19:2177249:Comment:1889522019-11-19T05:24:03.468ZPaul Verticchiohttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/PaulVerticchio
<p>The subject pickup:</p>
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3719533043?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3719533043?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a></p>
<p>The subject pickup:</p>
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3719533043?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3719533043?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a></p> OK, here goes......
The “broo…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2019-11-19:2177249:Comment:1887382019-11-19T05:03:26.812ZPaul Verticchiohttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/PaulVerticchio
OK, here goes......<br />
The “broomstick” was used on most Fender acoustics of that era.<br />
It’s purpose? A proprietary Fender branded DeArmond sound hole magnetic was clamped onto the bar and allowed the pickup to float in the sound hole without ‘attaching it’ to the top.<br />
It has no structural significance.<br />
This series of Fender acoustics were some pretty lame sounding and questionably designed instruments. IMO, they were terrible instruments.<br />
We have to remember Leo’s service/repair philosophy was to…
OK, here goes......<br />
The “broomstick” was used on most Fender acoustics of that era.<br />
It’s purpose? A proprietary Fender branded DeArmond sound hole magnetic was clamped onto the bar and allowed the pickup to float in the sound hole without ‘attaching it’ to the top.<br />
It has no structural significance.<br />
This series of Fender acoustics were some pretty lame sounding and questionably designed instruments. IMO, they were terrible instruments.<br />
We have to remember Leo’s service/repair philosophy was to replace parts and assemblies, NOT to repair them.<br />
If this guitar had been sent to Fender for repair in that era, they would have removed its neck, attached it to a replacement body and returned it to the owner via an authorized Fender dealer. Serviceability and repair were not design elements.<br />
Good luck with your project. It’ll definitely be a labor and time intensive venture. I knew what he was referring…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2019-11-18:2177249:Comment:1889492019-11-18T21:49:06.037ZGreg Mirkenhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/GregMirken
<p>I knew what he was referring to, but each time I tried to respond I threw up in the back of my throat a little.</p>
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<p>I knew what he was referring to, but each time I tried to respond I threw up in the back of my throat a little.</p>
<p></p> I agree, but if i recall the…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2019-11-18:2177249:Comment:1889472019-11-18T21:14:43.326ZMatt Dreherhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/MattDreher
<p>I agree, but if i recall the Palomino was one of Fenders first acoustic guitar efforts and it probably did not go as planned. I dont think they produced that model/ design for more than a few years and it was discontinued. </p>
<p>I agree, but if i recall the Palomino was one of Fenders first acoustic guitar efforts and it probably did not go as planned. I dont think they produced that model/ design for more than a few years and it was discontinued. </p> Thanks Paul i will check out…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2019-11-18:2177249:Comment:1888452019-11-18T21:11:33.100ZMatt Dreherhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/MattDreher
<p>Thanks Paul i will check out the videos. </p>
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<p>Thanks Paul i will check out the videos. </p>
<p></p> Pictures say 1,000 words. A s…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2019-11-18:2177249:Comment:1888402019-11-18T20:00:15.461ZPaul Breenhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/PaulBreen
<p>Pictures say 1,000 words. A simple Google search turned up some videos from Rosa String works. There are 3 with this guy dealing with the problems you mention, he doesn't take out the "broomstick". </p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhvySgZImZc" rel="noopener" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhvySgZImZc</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ha37Ahp4Rs0" rel="noopener" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ha37Ahp4Rs0…</a></p>
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<p>Pictures say 1,000 words. A simple Google search turned up some videos from Rosa String works. There are 3 with this guy dealing with the problems you mention, he doesn't take out the "broomstick". </p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhvySgZImZc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhvySgZImZc</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ha37Ahp4Rs0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ha37Ahp4Rs0</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgbinnPilGI" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgbinnPilGI</a></p>
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<p>I did not watch much but it does seem to address the bridge and bridge plate issues. Rather cringe worthy to see the mess when the bridge comes off...</p>
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<p>Good luck</p>
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