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I’d take the bridge in that photo any day over binding coming loose.

Very nice, congratulations. I also have a 50s J-50 reissue and am amazed by the tone and playability. I am still surprised by it some days and hate to admit it, but it sounds not just different, but better than my standard J-45. And I agree, the neck carve is just about perfect.

That’s not true. I’d return it just for them lying to me.

Could that be a variation of a plate mate? https://www.stewmac.com/luthier-tools-and-supplies/tools-by-job/tools-for-bridges/plate-mate/

Is your SJ-200 an Original series? If so, it should be similar to a 50s reissue. *similar neck thickness to a 50s J-45/J-50 reissue.

Very nice, congratulations!

Looks great, congrats!

2019 called, it still doesn’t care what we think. Oh, and you’re wrong, too. In case you were wondering.

Exactly.

You are wrong.

I have a 50s LG-2 and the line of the wing attachments are visible on the front of the headstock if you angle it a certain way. Not as predominant as in your photo, but they are definitely there. It’s still smooth to the touch and doesn’t appear to be separating. Let’s hope it stays that way.