MurphC Posted September 26, 2004 Report Share Posted September 26, 2004 Hey, I recently dug out my first guitar, and old Concerter 3/4 acoustic. one of the tuners is broken (they would need replaced anyway), I lost the saddle (which also needed replaced), and some of the bracing FELL OUT. haha. Anyway, here is my plan (in no particular order): Replace tuners Replace saddle (tailpiece is great) Replace nut (cracked) Cut a curve into the end of the fretboard (as with a classical guitar) Re-finish Attach new pickguard (has screwholes where old one was) Try to install more braces Install pickup system Install strap system What I need to know is: Where can I find a pickup for such a small soundhole? (3.25") What kind of saddle can I get? The old one moved around a lot and there was no real solid way to keep the intonation set. I fear a TOM will be too high. Other notes: 18 frets ~22" scale length Somewhat- trapeze style tailpiece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www Posted September 27, 2004 Report Share Posted September 27, 2004 Would this type of saddle/bridge work? This should work for your pickup. If this bridge works a little drop of CA glue would hold it in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MurphC Posted September 28, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2004 Thanks for the pickup link, that looks great. I do not know if that saddle will work because it says the lowest it adjusts to is 1". Unless my measurements are off, this would be crazy high. Note there is no radius to the fretboard nor arch to the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www Posted September 30, 2004 Report Share Posted September 30, 2004 OK! Did you look at any of the other bridges at Stewmac? I'm sure they have something that can work for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MurphC Posted October 2, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2004 At this point I think I will simply recreate the original bridge and glue it into place with some sort of safe adhesive. It doesn't have to be particularly stable, and it will look much better without sacrificing the tone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www Posted October 2, 2004 Report Share Posted October 2, 2004 That's a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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