Gibson adjustable bridge screw issue - FRETS.NET2024-03-28T13:13:54Zhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/forum/topics/gibson-adjustable-bridge-screw-issue?commentId=2177249%3AComment%3A172770&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noQuick You Tube video of guita…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2017-10-10:2177249:Comment:1727702017-10-10T03:31:55.521ZChris Vallillohttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/ChrisVallillo
<p>Quick You Tube video of guitar: <a href="https://youtu.be/RTltHzh4CUk" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/RTltHzh4CUk</a></p>
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<p>Quick You Tube video of guitar: <a href="https://youtu.be/RTltHzh4CUk" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/RTltHzh4CUk</a></p>
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<p></p> As mentioned previously, it's…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2017-09-29:2177249:Comment:1727292017-09-29T15:28:57.064ZChris Vallillohttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/ChrisVallillo
<p>As mentioned previously, it's not my guitar or I would! With the large sound hole, it shouldn't be that difficult a job. I'm actually very impressed with the playability and tone of this guitar... It's not the same as my 56 J-45, but much better than I expected! </p>
<p>I did take a moment a checked out the video above (had to go the Stu mac and search it out, the link didn't work) and it's a great tool! Well worth knowing about. Thanks!</p>
<p>As mentioned previously, it's not my guitar or I would! With the large sound hole, it shouldn't be that difficult a job. I'm actually very impressed with the playability and tone of this guitar... It's not the same as my 56 J-45, but much better than I expected! </p>
<p>I did take a moment a checked out the video above (had to go the Stu mac and search it out, the link didn't work) and it's a great tool! Well worth knowing about. Thanks!</p> But, you should do the pick-u…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2017-09-29:2177249:Comment:1729262017-09-29T06:39:07.278ZJoshua Levin-Epsteinhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/JoshuaLevinEpstein
<p>But, you should do the pick-up re install. This is just about the simplest wiring and there's very little "fishing" involved. Make yourself a 1/4" plug tool (<a href="http://www.stewmac.com/Luthier_Tools/Tools_by_Job/Tools_for_Electronics_and_Pickups/Jack_Installation_Tool.htmland">http://www.stewmac.com/Luthier_Tools/Tools_by_Job/Tools_for_Electronics_and_Pickups/Jack_Installation_Tool.htmland</a> you're almost done.</p>
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<p>Oh, and a soldering iron.</p>
<p>But, you should do the pick-up re install. This is just about the simplest wiring and there's very little "fishing" involved. Make yourself a 1/4" plug tool (<a href="http://www.stewmac.com/Luthier_Tools/Tools_by_Job/Tools_for_Electronics_and_Pickups/Jack_Installation_Tool.htmland">http://www.stewmac.com/Luthier_Tools/Tools_by_Job/Tools_for_Electronics_and_Pickups/Jack_Installation_Tool.htmland</a> you're almost done.</p>
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<p>Oh, and a soldering iron.</p> After many months, I'm deligh…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2017-09-28:2177249:Comment:1730152017-09-28T16:54:15.575ZChris Vallillohttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/ChrisVallillo
<p>After many months, I'm delighted to say that I have completed the 160E project. As I stated before, If it were up to me, I'd have replaced the bridge with a new one, but since that was not the owners wish, I restored it to it's original condition as requested.…</p>
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<p>After many months, I'm delighted to say that I have completed the 160E project. As I stated before, If it were up to me, I'd have replaced the bridge with a new one, but since that was not the owners wish, I restored it to it's original condition as requested.</p>
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<p>Thanks to the generosity of Dave and the suggestions of the forum, I was able to re-install the original bridge with replacement adjusting screws from a later model. While they didn't match the size of the original screw heads (which I kept with the instrument) I was able to get the threading to match up. It looks like minor differences in the screw tolerances were the issue... gentle work and penetrating oil did the trick, though as you might imagine from my first experience (read above!) I was nervous about forcing anything! </p>
<p>There was much more damage than I have addressed in this forum. This guitar had been seriously water damaged years ago and 8 braces were loose and the top had been seriously warped. The bridge plate (spruce) was cracked and warped (I replaced it with a maple one) and the pick guard was loose and the area under it was badly warped. In addition, there was a deep scratch across the lower section of the top that went completely through the top layer of the 3 ply top. I was able to inlay wood strips in and fill that damage, then retouch with my very first Nitro-cellulose finish work. Matching the color was very difficult and I'll be the first to say it's not perfect, but I learned a great deal from this and would approach that part differently the next time.<a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167767711?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167767711?profile=original" width="640" class="align-full"/></a><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167767304?profile=original" target="_self"><br/></a></p>
<p>It's been a long and at times difficult project (most of you pro's would have had no problem) but It is now playable and looks much better than I had hoped. I strung it up and it plays very well with a bright tone and more ring than I would have expected. The owner has most, if not all, of the original wiring and possibly the pickup so this should be a very nice instrument when fully completed. I don't do electrical work so that part is someone else job!</p>
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<p>I completely agree and it washy guitar, that's what I would do. My original plan WAS to replace the adjustable bridge with a fixed bridge, but this is a repair for a customer and he has since indicated that he wants to keep it as original as possible for collectible value. Due to the generosity of Dave Richard, I was able to locate a set of adjusting screws that will work, though they are the smaller size found on later adjustable bridges. Thank you Dave!</p>
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<p>I completely agree and it washy guitar, that's what I would do. My original plan WAS to replace the adjustable bridge with a fixed bridge, but this is a repair for a customer and he has since indicated that he wants to keep it as original as possible for collectible value. Due to the generosity of Dave Richard, I was able to locate a set of adjusting screws that will work, though they are the smaller size found on later adjustable bridges. Thank you Dave!</p>
<p></p> Yep - it sounds like the univ…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2017-09-11:2177249:Comment:1727052017-09-11T07:53:43.695ZMark McLeanhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/MarkMcLean
<p>Yep - it sounds like the universe is trying to tell you that this guitar would be better off without that hardware in situ. </p>
<p>Yep - it sounds like the universe is trying to tell you that this guitar would be better off without that hardware in situ. </p> man, with the bridge off aren…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2017-09-10:2177249:Comment:1725772017-09-10T23:05:11.771ZWalter W Wrighthttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/WalterWWright
<p>man, with the bridge off aren't you tempted to just remove all that ridiculous metal junk out of there entirely and make a proper saddle for it?</p>
<p>man, with the bridge off aren't you tempted to just remove all that ridiculous metal junk out of there entirely and make a proper saddle for it?</p> Outstanding! I got the email…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2017-07-12:2177249:Comment:1713882017-07-12T15:38:12.606ZChris Vallillohttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/ChrisVallillo
<p>Outstanding! I got the email and have replied. Thanks very much!</p>
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<p>Outstanding! I got the email and have replied. Thanks very much!</p>
<p></p> Chris, I do indeed have a spa…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2017-07-12:2177249:Comment:1716932017-07-12T14:08:28.128ZDave Richardhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/DaveRichard983
<p>Chris, I do indeed have a spare Gibson bridge stud. I sent an email to your Macomb email address, to confirm a mailing address.</p>
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<p>Chris, I do indeed have a spare Gibson bridge stud. I sent an email to your Macomb email address, to confirm a mailing address.</p>
<p>Dave</p> I'll let you know, as soon as…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2017-07-11:2177249:Comment:1715842017-07-11T01:44:15.249ZDave Richardhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/DaveRichard983
<p>I'll let you know, as soon as I locate it.</p>
<p>I'll let you know, as soon as I locate it.</p>