Stephen Wigney Forestwood Guitars
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G’day Tom, I agree with David but would add that the Bridge Doctor is of most help where you notice some top deformation – not just bellying, but bellying accompanied by a dip in the top in front of the bridge…a little bellying is pretty normal, but having a dip is not…
cheers,
Steve.
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I’ve had good results with the time honoured psa sandpaper stuck onto the bridge footprint, a scraper and patience 🙂….the bridge flattener looks great though…Steve
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thanks Michael…that’s really interesting – appreciate you taking the time to explain. It does sound slightly “sitar”, so I’ll have another look at the saddle for pinch points…
cheers,
Steve
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Thanks Ian…yeah it is really gross…that’s why I thought (silly me) it “couldn’t be a Gibson factory guard”…haha. You’re pretty spot on re: the time period….cheers, Steve
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cheers Dave…
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thanks!
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Thanks Dave…
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Thanks Dave!
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In case this helps someone in future, I replaced the standard Taylor ferrule with a 13mm diameter that is driven in with a hex key and takes an M8 bolt. Medium viscosity Stewmac CA. Ground off the overhang with Dremel tool. It seems rock solid. Thanks @patreon_94549210 (Dave), and @TedWoodford for helping me work out what to do here…It’s not especially pretty, but I do hope never to have to see it again :).
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thank you mate – much appreciated…
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Hey Dave, as an initial solution, I tried to epoxy in the fitting and it’s failed. One of the local luthier’s forums (ANZLF) has a discussion on this. The consensus seemed to be that the threaded inserts of the type Taylor uses have insufficiently aggressive thread to prevent strip out. From your post it sounds like this is not uncommon for Taylors? Anyway, before going to your recommended solution (drill, plug, redrill and fit) I was considering using a fitting like this: https://www.bunnings.com.au/taskmaster-m6-x-13mm-screw-in-insert-nut-flat-surfaces-8-pack_p0035526 … after measuring it looks like one of these would go right in the existing hole and has more aggressive thread…what are your thoughts?
cheers,
Steve.
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Thanks very much Dave!
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Many thanks Ted! Steve
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the low tack tape is excellent.. you’re right, you need to cut it but it’s only another few minutes on the job. I recommend it…Steve.
