To cut a long story short, I have a Lorenzo western guitar (model currently escapes my memory) but I have had it for about 12+ yrs or so. From what I can gather it doesn't have a solid top, it cost me all of £85, and earlier this year I noticed a massive bulge around the bridge. I decided due to cost and its personal value I decided to fix the bulge with a Dr Bridge. All went well, pretty easy to fit and bulge gone in about 45 minutes. The sound had come back and I was pretty happy with the result for minimal outlay.
However, I took the guitar out last night and it appears that the Dr Bridge is starting to fail under the strain. Basically the thread of the plastic sleeve in the wood has started pushing through the wood under the pressure of holding the bridge up. In a way this isn't a surprise, but it does make me question whether I just need to forget the sentimental value for a moment and think about the long term playability of a decent accoustic.
Its a shame, I am going to look at the guitar tomorrow to see if I can save it, but if not, it may be time to bite the bullet.
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just because you do, doesn't mean you should.
I started with one guitar and now have four. I've found it's better to ask for forgiveness than permission.
With that in mind buy my Faith Mercury (seeings as we're all plugging).
just because you do, doesn't mean you should.
I still reckon that's a far better situation to be in than not being allowed to buy anything.
just because you do, doesn't mean you should.
just because you do, doesn't mean you should.
At least I know its not really worth wasting more time over. Maybe I won't replace it just yet, but its certainly a good excuse for another guitar ;-)