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Jerry Jones


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Franklin, Tenn.
Post  Posted 27 Apr 2018 4:27 pm    
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Anyone know of a replacement for these pot metal string anchors/bridges. A couple of extra screws would have prevented the warp in these pieces.





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Carabelle, Florida
Post  Posted 27 Apr 2018 4:45 pm    
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Jerry, Not sure of any replacements for the old Supro Bridges. If you contact George Piburn at George Boards he may be able to help you out. He has a 3D printer and has been making some excellent quality bridges, nuts etc.
http://www.georgeboards.com/
BTW.... any chance you will start making guitars again??
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Jerry Jones


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Franklin, Tenn.
Post  Posted 27 Apr 2018 5:05 pm    
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Hey Gary,

Had not considered the 3D printer approach... interesting.

P.S. I'm afraid Masonite is all in my rearview mirror, not that i don't get a pang now and then. Smile

Thanks for asking... Jerry
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Post  Posted 27 Apr 2018 7:06 pm    
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That's too bad.... I had a Danelectro years ago it was ok. When I got that JJ Neptune !!!.... I gave up the Tele. Great sound, great neck, great over all feel. play jazz these days for the most part, so I use a Benedetto. I grab that Neptune out of the closet a few times a month and jam out at at home. Had many, many offers (including Jack White) but not selling. If you have any in the closet PM me...LOL
Check with George Piburn he may have an answer.
Gary
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George Piburn


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The Land of Enchantment New Mexico
Post  Posted 28 Apr 2018 5:24 am     Interesting looking part
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Hello from George Mr.Boards Piburn

Just stumbled across this thread.

I looked for photos , of supros and could not find any with a bridge unit like your photo.

I have a 6 string bridge string ball receiver that will drop right in depending on the size of the foot print of the area.

We can make you something , but the cost to make any is high for just a one piece build.

If we see a potential sale item we gladly invest into the cost to reverse engineer and produce.

More Photos of the exact instrument you are looking to up grade would be helpful.

I am Glad to Help You.

George -io
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Jerry Jones


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Franklin, Tenn.
Post  Posted 28 Apr 2018 7:52 am    
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Hello George,



I think the bridge comes from a No.30 Supro. It's an early model and I doubt the numbers are large. I'll probably configure something out of stock extrusion.

Here's more info and images.

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=326712&highlight=
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George Piburn


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The Land of Enchantment New Mexico
Post  Posted 28 Apr 2018 9:26 am     Quick measurement
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Hello again ,

Can you please take a quick measurement from the tail end to the front edge of the bridge, where the strings go over.

The Skinny part where the strings touch, not the larger black base.
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Jerry Jones


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Post  Posted 28 Apr 2018 9:31 am    
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Lead edge of saddle to rear of base = .750

L = 3.250
W = 1.000
T = .220
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George Piburn


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Post  Posted 28 Apr 2018 1:22 pm     Foot Print
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I am trying to determine the amount of space from the tail of the instrument to the bridge line.

Not the Shape of your Bridge.

Hopefully my Bridge will fit in the open space.

Below is a photo of an 8 string version.



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Post  Posted 28 Apr 2018 1:56 pm    
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In this case the scale line to instrument butt would be 1.500"
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George Piburn


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Post  Posted 28 Apr 2018 2:37 pm     Size
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1.5" is too short to get one of the receivers to fit,

I have 3 other bridges that will work if you go with string through's.

George
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Post  Posted 28 Apr 2018 3:18 pm    
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Thanks for looking, George, but I'm going a different direction with aluminum. It'll use the same mount holes as original.
Seems every guitar I've seen with this bridge sufferers the same warp.
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