Thank you all for responding. I know a picture is worth a thousand words but I am not able to post one without considerable help. My guitar is a ES295 with a Bigsby tail piece and whatever bridge that came with it. Nothing broke, it just fell over, scuffing the finish, which is far from pristine anyway. The adjusting bolts, with the knurled adjusting nuts, sit in pockets on the bridge plate. I am thinking that this set up wasn't designed with slippery strings in mind. With a little more modification I think my wood brace or bracket will take care of the problem, but it looks kind of hokey. I check it frequently and find it leaning occasionally, but it has fallen only the one time.
27 2012-10-07 07:36:52
Topic: Bridge collapse (6 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
I've had my old Gibson for over 50 years and have played it intermittently during that period without any problem. I changed to smooth wound strings and not long after, while playing, the adjustable bridge collapsed. I play sometime with the base of my palm resting on the bridge as I assume many people do. Is this a common problem with smooth strings and this type of bridge? I jerryrigged it with a wooden bracket I made and so far it has stayed put, for the most part. Other than going back to the regular wound strings, is there a better solution? I would appreciate any reasonable suggestions. Wayne E
28 2012-09-30 07:13:15
Re: Bikini basketball (20 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
It don't mean a thang if it don't have that "twang.":-)
29 2012-08-07 04:30:59
Re: View/Print option doesn't seem to work. Help! (12 replies, posted in About Chordie)
The same basic problems as Sati and others. Can not print anywhere or change font size. Those options are not visible, so I assume not available. I have enjoyed and appreciate the use of this site but have been missing out for about the last week. I will keep trying. Thank you! WEE
30 2012-07-09 08:07:15
Re: About sums up life (19 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Twas a bad day today. Not only did we loose 'Marty', {Ernest Borgnine) but I lost Arfer, my 15 year old Border Collie and most reliable friend. He had been in rough shape since Christmas, when a neighbors pit bull broke into his pen and mauled him badly. As a result of his ears being severely mangled (loosing one ear), he lost his hearing.
In spite of his condition he still always wanted to be with me. That was his undoing. While on the tractor today , giving my 4 year old granddaughter a ride I was distracted, and ran upon him. The son put him down for me and helped with the burial. There are lessons to be learned. I'll be singing the blues--when I can. Best dog I ever had. Wayne
31 2012-02-26 07:44:57
Re: buddies - Mid-Michigan(US) (3 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Thanks for the heads up topdown. Just trying to familiarize myself with this site.
32 2012-02-17 23:31:43
Re: buddies - Mid-Michigan(US) (3 replies, posted in My local band and me)
If your mid-Michigan is near Fenton, it might be something to consider, jamming that is--but I'm a duffer.