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1956 J-50 -- Adjustable bridge?


hawgadi

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I've seen several photos of J-50's dated after 1956 that had a normal bridge. When did the adjustable bridge come about in the J-50? I'm looking at a '56 and was surprised to see the adjustable.

 

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Also saw one on Umanov's site (sold) that said "original lacquered bridge" and had a normal saddle.

 

Thanks for any info folks!

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The adjustable was an option until sometime in the early 60s when it became standard. I notice that one has the bigger screw wheel adjusters which would make it early. 56 was probably the first year as an option. I have a 56 with that is non-adjustable.

Terry

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I've seen several photos of J-50's dated after 1956 that had a normal bridge. When did the adjustable bridge come about in the J-50?

 

According to my sources, the adjustable bridge was made available as an option in '56 and became standard in '61.

 

-- Bob R

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