Wileym Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 Hey there! i have a beautiful Gibson AA 1957 acoustic and the bridge is shot and needs replacement. I’m based in NYC. I’d like to see if there is something direct from Gibson that would work. The challenge has been finding a bridge that has the spacing right. 2.2” across from end to end. https://ibb.co/DKPR2JGhttps://ibb.co/w4TzsmM the guitar is super special so I want to do it in the best restorative way. any help? It’s been with Matt @ 30th street guitars for a few months and we haven’t located a solution. thanks! Wiley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G Man Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 I would think any good luthier could make a new bridge to exact specifications. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksdaddy Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 What the heck is an AA? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 The hand made drawing is a keeper. Just take it to a luthier and he/she/it/they/them can sort you right out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 I have some NOS Kalamazoo bridges but they’re a drop in saddle. I’ll check the spacing when I get a chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 (edited) I have some NOS Kalamazoo bridges but they’re a drop in saddle. They all measure fairly close to the same. 1.040" wide 6" long .270 thick .121 saddle slots 2.125 pin spacing (center to center) one of these has already been sold Edited June 21, 2023 by Dave F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimt Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 With the old bridge in hand the makings of a new one should be a breeze . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 I guess ksdaddy and I are the only two who do not have a clue what a Gibson AA is. I cannot even think of a Gibson made as late as 1957 which had anything other than a drop in saddle. But yeah, any good luthier can fashion a bridge for you. I have had it done twice - once for a Harmony Sovereign (which I was converting to a pin bridge) and the other for my 1942 J50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62burst Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 33 minutes ago, zombywoof said: I guess ksdaddy and I are the only two who do not have a clue what a Gibson AA is. I cannot even think of a Gibson made as late as 1957 which had anything other than a drop in saddle. No , not the only one(s). I just wasn't up for clicking on a link. But welcome to the forum, wiley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62burst Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 4 hours ago, Dave F said: I have some NOS Kalamazoo bridges . . . nice wall of bridges you have there- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 57 minutes ago, 62burst said: No , not the only one(s). I just wasn't up for clicking on a link. But welcome to the forum, wiley. I didn't get that either. Maybe All Acoustic?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 56 minutes ago, 62burst said: nice wall of bridges you have there- I only need a couple of them so I have no problems letting a couple go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuestionMark Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 No clue what a Gibson AA bridge is either. QM aka “ Jazzznan” Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 (edited) The only thing a luthier would have to remain mindful of when it comes to fashioning a rectangular bridge for a Gibson is that assuming nothing had changed by the later-1950s, they were thicker on the bass side. It sounds like the guy who has the guitar in his shop is thinking in terms of a ready-made bridge. Edited June 21, 2023 by zombywoof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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