Bridgemagic acoustic guitar install
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Bridgemagic acoustic guitar install
I don't know if any of you guys have seen these for sale on Trade Me, they're a bolt in product designed to reduce or remove the bellying that can happen on an acoustic. I've got an old Yamaha FG 200 that cost next to nothing but sounds awesome so I thought it might be worth a go. Here's the first photos....
The guitar and bridgemagic and the action at the neck body joint.1935 Martin D-45, 1942 Gibson Southern Jumbo,1950 Fender Broadcaster, 1954 Fender Strat, 1958 Gibson Moderne prototype, 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard.
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Re: Bridgemagic acoustic guitar install
Ohhh - watching!
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Re: Bridgemagic acoustic guitar install
Straight edge showing the bellying across the guitar, instruction sheet. I'm posting this stuff as I do it today so bear with me as I also have to do some actual work as well!
1935 Martin D-45, 1942 Gibson Southern Jumbo,1950 Fender Broadcaster, 1954 Fender Strat, 1958 Gibson Moderne prototype, 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard.
1958 Fender twin, 1965 Vox AC30, 1966 Marshall JTM 45, 1977 Dumble OD Special.
Big black garbage bag full of original Klon Centaurs and TS808s.
1958 Fender twin, 1965 Vox AC30, 1966 Marshall JTM 45, 1977 Dumble OD Special.
Big black garbage bag full of original Klon Centaurs and TS808s.
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Re: Bridgemagic acoustic guitar install
Here's the mounting hole drilled and countersunk with the required tools,
And here's the straight edge again on the top with the sound board looking very flat, So far, so good. Time to re string.1935 Martin D-45, 1942 Gibson Southern Jumbo,1950 Fender Broadcaster, 1954 Fender Strat, 1958 Gibson Moderne prototype, 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard.
1958 Fender twin, 1965 Vox AC30, 1966 Marshall JTM 45, 1977 Dumble OD Special.
Big black garbage bag full of original Klon Centaurs and TS808s.
1958 Fender twin, 1965 Vox AC30, 1966 Marshall JTM 45, 1977 Dumble OD Special.
Big black garbage bag full of original Klon Centaurs and TS808s.
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Re: Bridgemagic acoustic guitar install
The strings are back on and she's tuner back up. Here's the action now,
The action is much better and the guitar is easier to play.
No noticeable sound difference.
I'll let it rest for a while and settle then I'll post some more.
Here's the straight edge again with the sound board under tension, And here's what the bridge looks like, The screw is the only visible feature of it. First impressions:The action is much better and the guitar is easier to play.
No noticeable sound difference.
I'll let it rest for a while and settle then I'll post some more.
1935 Martin D-45, 1942 Gibson Southern Jumbo,1950 Fender Broadcaster, 1954 Fender Strat, 1958 Gibson Moderne prototype, 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard.
1958 Fender twin, 1965 Vox AC30, 1966 Marshall JTM 45, 1977 Dumble OD Special.
Big black garbage bag full of original Klon Centaurs and TS808s.
1958 Fender twin, 1965 Vox AC30, 1966 Marshall JTM 45, 1977 Dumble OD Special.
Big black garbage bag full of original Klon Centaurs and TS808s.
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Re: Bridgemagic acoustic guitar install
Interesting!
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Re: Bridgemagic acoustic guitar install
What a great idea!
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Re: Bridgemagic acoustic guitar install
Similar idea to the JLD Bridge doctor it by the looks of it, nicely done. Did you notice an increase in bass response afterwards?
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Re: Bridgemagic acoustic guitar install
Not so much so far. I'm leaving it all to settle over night, then I'll be posting my thoughts tomorrow. I am quite happy so far with the results however.robnobcorncob wrote:Similar idea to the JLD Bridge doctor it by the looks of it, nicely done. Did you notice an increase in bass response afterwards?
1935 Martin D-45, 1942 Gibson Southern Jumbo,1950 Fender Broadcaster, 1954 Fender Strat, 1958 Gibson Moderne prototype, 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard.
1958 Fender twin, 1965 Vox AC30, 1966 Marshall JTM 45, 1977 Dumble OD Special.
Big black garbage bag full of original Klon Centaurs and TS808s.
1958 Fender twin, 1965 Vox AC30, 1966 Marshall JTM 45, 1977 Dumble OD Special.
Big black garbage bag full of original Klon Centaurs and TS808s.
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Re: Bridgemagic acoustic guitar install
I made my own bridgemagic version some years ago based on the JLD stuff I had read on the web. Works well.
When faced with quality, I recognise it every time.
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Re: Bridgemagic acoustic guitar install
Of course you didjvpp wrote:I made my own bridgemagic version some years ago .
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Ha, yes, why buy it if you can make it yourself for 10 x the cost by spending countless hours in the workshop? Hmm, maybe I should go fishing more often...StrummersOfThunder wrote:Of course you didjvpp wrote:I made my own bridgemagic version some years ago .
When faced with quality, I recognise it every time.
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Re: Bridgemagic acoustic guitar install
I'm happy to report, one week after installation, the guitar is playing beautifully and sounding great. I haven't noticed any change in tone or volume. For the price and the effect on the guitars playability i'd say this is a great product. I would however be a little hesitant putting one into a high end or vintage guitar until i'd explored all other remedial options. I base that solely on the percieved value of those guitars, not the function of this product.
1935 Martin D-45, 1942 Gibson Southern Jumbo,1950 Fender Broadcaster, 1954 Fender Strat, 1958 Gibson Moderne prototype, 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard.
1958 Fender twin, 1965 Vox AC30, 1966 Marshall JTM 45, 1977 Dumble OD Special.
Big black garbage bag full of original Klon Centaurs and TS808s.
1958 Fender twin, 1965 Vox AC30, 1966 Marshall JTM 45, 1977 Dumble OD Special.
Big black garbage bag full of original Klon Centaurs and TS808s.