Replacement wooden bridge supplier?

camf

Any suggestions where I should go for a high quality replacement wooden bridge for my Gibson ES-125?

Thanks guys.

cam f

Xsmnmy

like this?


it looks like a fairly generic rosewood base and bridge - there a lots of people selling similar on the ebay. I don't remember seeing anyone selling exact copies of Gibson bridges but I have looked at lots, and bought them for other gtrs.
The main problem with them is you will have to sand the base to match the curve of the top.

this one looks the part, but has gold thumbwheels:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Archtop-Guitar-Rosewood-Bridge-Comp-Saddle-Gold-Plated-Hardware-Archtop-Guitars-/171932157943?hash=item2807f487f7:g:ggAAAOSwQPlV9fk~

WezV

Do you need to replace the base or just the saddle?

camf

I think I just need the saddle. It's not terrible but I think it's just all got a bit rattly. I'll post a pic and see what you guys think. Isuspect it might be the original from 1962.

camf

http://i.imgur.com/mtfARWO.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/QbrFJ3A.jpg

WezV

That is in much better condition than I expected.  I don't think I would replace it.

whats the issue? 

The string slots lots on the top edge could be tidied up if they bother you

WezV

TBH though, the style of the replacements is easy to get so I wouldn't stress too much about replacing it if you think it's best.  They tend to look a bit dry though so an oil and wax may be needed

camf

Oil and wax? What is this magic you speak of? Thanks @WezV, I wouldn't replace anything if I could avoid it. Just beeswax rubbed across the top, would that be right? Not sure what oil and how I'd apply it, though. 

WezV

Any finishing oil, probably danish over  tru.  But that only needed if you do go for a new one, they always look a bit too fresh otherwise.

if you do want to keep the existing one I would look at having the top edge reshaped. Then raising it by the same amount that has been removed.  If that isn't possible I would just replace the saddle and keep the original base

camf

Thanks @WezV. I'll take your advice but probably still get it done by a pro.

Lozboy

camf said:

http://i.imgur.com/mtfARWO.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/QbrFJ3A.jpg

 That looks fine just have the grooves sorted like WezV says.Buying these can be a pain in the arse.Now I have a luthier make them.

camf

Cheers @Lozboy ;