Of all the parts on a guitar, bridges and bridge plates are the most vulnerable link in the string tension equation. The more common bridge repairs are simple re-gluing of a lifted bridge or careful duplication of unsalvageable ones. Bridge plate repairs range from filling and re-reaming bridge pin holes, to full bridge plate replacement. All work of this nature includes a set up.

This is a 1957 Martin 00-18 that had a lot of bridge problems. The oversized bridge could not be salvaged and the bridge plate was worn and warped. The plate was steamed off and a new one was made and glued in. When the old bridge was removed, a portion of the top came with it and so a spruce patch was constructed and glued in place. Then the new bridge was cut and shaped from matching Brazilian Rosewood to retain the original look of the guitar.

Elvis on The Moon---43 lbs.