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Poxican · 06-29-2009, 09:51 PM

I got some free GAS today. My mates son was clearing out an attic and was given this old guitar, which he then passed on to me.

Have I done well here? I'm totally ignorant when it comes to acoustic guitars. I've googled a little but not found much. It appears it may be as much as 40 years old. There is a slot in the tailpiece where it seems a height adjustable bridge would fit, but then there is also a plastic saddle, so I'm not sure what's going on there.

Needs a bit of work but it might be a nice guitar!

ianpdq · 06-30-2009, 05:48 PM

If you look at my acoustic on the left thats the bridge you want

if you want a close up I will take one for you I would have a go at repair you never know it mite be good

Poxican · 07-02-2009, 08:40 PM

A bigger picture would be really helpful mate, cheers.
Is that a standard kind of bridge you can buy or is it likely I'll find a suitable replacement for it?
I'm definitely going to repair it now that I've pretty much finished my other project. I'm sure I can knock up a bridge if it comes to it.

ianpdq · 07-02-2009, 09:13 PM

Hope these help

Poxican · 07-04-2009, 05:06 PM

Brilliant, thanks very much man.

06-29-2009, 09:51 PM	#1
Poxican Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: London Posts: 658	Espana 12 String - Free GAS I got some free GAS today. My mates son was clearing out an attic and was given this old guitar, which he then passed on to me. Have I done well here? I'm totally ignorant when it comes to acoustic guitars. I've googled a little but not found much. It appears it may be as much as 40 years old. There is a slot in the tailpiece where it seems a height adjustable bridge would fit, but then there is also a plastic saddle, so I'm not sure what's going on there. Needs a bit of work but it might be a nice guitar! __________________ Check out my 3/4 size acoustic guitar to resonator conversion. Total spend:Less than £20 Videos here...

06-30-2009, 05:48 PM	#2
ianpdq Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Somerset Quite close to Avalon over the hills and far away Posts: 2,520	If you look at my acoustic on the left thats the bridge you want if you want a close up I will take one for you I would have a go at repair you never know it mite be good __________________ I’m only going to say this once Gene stay out of Camberwick Green http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wf17YKJZv3w Last edited by ianpdq : 06-30-2009 at 05:51 PM.

07-02-2009, 08:40 PM	#3
Poxican Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: London Posts: 658	A bigger picture would be really helpful mate, cheers. Is that a standard kind of bridge you can buy or is it likely I'll find a suitable replacement for it? I'm definitely going to repair it now that I've pretty much finished my other project. I'm sure I can knock up a bridge if it comes to it. __________________ Check out my 3/4 size acoustic guitar to resonator conversion. Total spend:Less than £20 Videos here...

07-02-2009, 09:13 PM	#4
ianpdq Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Somerset Quite close to Avalon over the hills and far away Posts: 2,520	Hope these help __________________ I’m only going to say this once Gene stay out of Camberwick Green http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wf17YKJZv3w

07-04-2009, 05:06 PM	#5
Poxican Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: London Posts: 658	Brilliant, thanks very much man. __________________ Check out my 3/4 size acoustic guitar to resonator conversion. Total spend:Less than £20 Videos here...

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