Guitar Bridge Repair
Do you have a cracked guitar bridge? If you have guts you can try this guitar bridge repair method but take note that you are responsible for what you are doing. The Beginner Guitar Lessons blog under no circumstance be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever in connection with the use of this post content. Get a guitar technician if you are in doubt.
OK, assuming you’re a dare warrior we can start mutilating your guitar bridge.
First off you have to remove all of the guitar strings. If the guitar bridge is severely cracked the chances are you may remove it without problems, especially if the bridge was not glued properly. If the guitar bridge sticks hard to the guitar top you have to pop it off with the help of a flat chisel heated up at the sharp end.
Start working the chisel from one corner and let the heated sharp end melt the glue, applying just enough pressure to drive it in between the guitar top and the bridge. Work the flat chisel around the guitar bridge until all of the old glue melted allowing you to lift the bridge away.
Inspect the bridge thoroughly and decide whether you can use glue to close the crack. If so you will have to use a clamping device or rubber band to keep the glued surfaces stick together. Wait until the glue dries before proceeding to the next step.
While waiting for the bridge you can check the guitar top surface for scratch or damage. In case of surface finish damage you will need to file it or sand it to get a smooth surface for a better surface contact. Finish the sanded area as needed.
After both of the guitar bridge and guitar top dry you can glue them back together. Use a clamping device if possible to ensure good surface contact.
Give enough time to let the glue dry before you install the strings.
Caution: NEVER shift the bridge position! You should glue the guitar bridge back to its original position. Fail to do so will ruin your guitar intonation. The distance from your guitar nut to the 12th fret should be theoretically equal to the distance between the 12th fret and the bridge saddle.
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To Your Guitar Success,
-TJ-
Beginner Guitar Lessons Admin
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