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Joe B

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  1. Hey Joe

    for a cheap fix this works $99.00 CDN

    fits my L-50 like a glove, the numbers do dot take in account the padding.

    mygrassisblue

    AKA ROB

    YAC-6HRB
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    Instrument Acoustic Guitar
    Length 44.00 inches (111.76 cm)
    Lower Bout 17.25 inches (43.82 cm)
    Upper Bout 13.75 inches (34.93 cm)
    Depth 6.50 inches (16.51 cm)
    Handle Plastic
    Arched Top No
  2. Any suggestions for a case for a 42 Gibson L-50 Thanks
  3. http://fingerlakesguitarrepair.com/gibson-b-25-new-bridge/
  4. The bridge is hollow, so it really doesn't connect with the body. It is attached with 4 screws and I have seen that create a belly and crack the top on some. I don't believe the plastic and ceramic create anything that unique. If I had the choice of a 63 or 64, I would take the 64. That plastic always causes mental anguish.
  5. The original saddle was ceramic and wide. Although the plastic bridge is hollow, all of the hardware weighed 2.75 oz. So getting rid of that was good. The tone before was great, but the guitar would not intonate. Even if the plastic looks like it's in good shape, the slightest warping throws off the intonation. And after 50 years of 6 strings pulling, it can't stay straight. It also had a bit of "sitaring" on some strings. Has a good old James Taylor tone. I expected to be thrown off by the new sound, and kind of was at first. But when I sat down, played it and got a feel for it, I noticed it had even more mojo. Seemed to be much happier with it's new duds. The tone was even, deep and resonant. And it's in tune up the neck. The problem with the plastic bridge is you always ask yourself how much better it would sound with a rosewood one that is actually glued to the guitar. The answer is much better. As longs as you do it to exact Gibson specs, it's all good. If you want to play the guitar, change to the rosewood bridge.
  6. I had Steve Grimes www.grimesguitars.com redo the bridge in custom Brazilian rosewood (to Gibson specs) with pearl dots, a bone nut and bone saddle. Now it has correct intonation. Replaced the first 7 frets and buffed it out a bit to bring out the finish, which was very lifeless. But the way the guitar sounds amazing, very even and thumpy. I explored putting a pick up in, but decided against it. I was on the fence about changing anything, because I like 'em all original, but I am quite happy with the results.
  7. It's actually the best sounding Gibson I have
  8. I have a 1963 Gibson J-50 with the plastic adjustable bridge. Although this bridge is supposed to kill the tone, this guitar sounds amazing. Better than many 50's Gibson I have played. The bridge is bolted on and just starting to show signs of age. Can anyone tell me where I find a replacement of that exact plastic adjustable bridge? My luthier would like to replace the whole bridge, but it sounds so good now. My instincts tell me to try and keep it original. I would like to try and keep it simple and just put a NOS replacement on and hold on to the old one. Any feedback?
  9. I have 2 Gibson J-160e models. A 54 and 55. Both have P-90s which supposedly won't work well with bronze strings but they do. You have to remember they did not have bronze strings back in 62 so nickel was what you would use on the J-160e. If you want to use it primarily for an acoustic sound, I would use Martin Bronze light gauge. The DR nickels are good too. Right now I don't gig with these guitars, so I want to get the best acoustic sound.
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