akstrat61
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Well, the time has come to change my studs, bushings and tailpiece on my '55 Jr. I did this on another Jr I had about 4-5 years ago. Of course then, that guitar was worth about $1500. For some reason, I am a little more concerned this time around. Steve is waiting to hear from me about how long of bushing I will need. He is set up now to make them and will custom them the length I need.
This '55 has leaned since I got it. Not real bad, but is starting to concern me. I don't want the piece to chip out between the lower stud and the pup, like I have seen many do. I'm sure we all know what the value of these guitars has done. This one is completely straight, I have already pulled the tuners off, since the others were beginning to look very weak. I play this one out quite a bit.
Last time I did this repair, I used a stack of half inch washers to pull the old bushings out and the new ones just went in like no ones business. I will tape around the old bushings before I start and cut with an exacto around the old studs and finish that might get in the way of removal and chip the finish.
I know this process has been discussed here before and I have reviewed the related threads. Am I missing something here and should I have a pro do this, or do people think this is a repair the lay guitarist can do himself?
Here goes! Let me know your thoughts before I begin. Thanks!
This '55 has leaned since I got it. Not real bad, but is starting to concern me. I don't want the piece to chip out between the lower stud and the pup, like I have seen many do. I'm sure we all know what the value of these guitars has done. This one is completely straight, I have already pulled the tuners off, since the others were beginning to look very weak. I play this one out quite a bit.
Last time I did this repair, I used a stack of half inch washers to pull the old bushings out and the new ones just went in like no ones business. I will tape around the old bushings before I start and cut with an exacto around the old studs and finish that might get in the way of removal and chip the finish.
I know this process has been discussed here before and I have reviewed the related threads. Am I missing something here and should I have a pro do this, or do people think this is a repair the lay guitarist can do himself?
Here goes! Let me know your thoughts before I begin. Thanks!