Re: Bridge lifting off




"Farmer" <address@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> bluezfolk wrote:
>> My 12 string acoustic, which has never been abused and always was
>> tuned down 1/2 step to keep lower tension on the neck and bridge, is
>> now showing signs that the bridge is lifting off. I've only had this
>> instrument for about 6 months. My friend had a 6 string from the same
>> manufacturer, and his bridge completely lifted off within the first
>> year. My questions, #1 since both guitars are black, could it be that
>> the glue used dosen't hold well on the paint surface? #2 What kind of
>> glue would be best to re-glue it? #3 Since the guitar is a low price,
>> all-laminate model, what do you think of the idea of drilling small
>> holes and screwing the bridge down.
>> BTW in case you are wondering the guitars were both Jay Turser,
>> Jay Jrs. (not that I want to discredit their good name).
>> Eric
>>
> I'd expect that even Jay Jr. would have at least a year warranty....
yes I would take it back to the store where it was purchased.and find out if
it's still under warranty.befor making any attempts
to fix this problem.Since your friend had the same problem with his quitar.
Maybe it should be a major concern
for the quitar Manufacturer.


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