Hi, I just acquired a '68 LP goldtop, changing strings I had a look at the bridge as it seemed to have sagged.
Once it was off I could see it had definitely sagged, however it looks like the base has been filed right down and the bass side mount is filed thinner than the treble side.
Also the tailpiece has been ground out underneath the post slots.
I've ordered some repro parts to replace them but just wondered if anyone has seen anything like this before, and what the reason could be? I've heard of filed bridges on guitars with shallow neck angles, but the bridge on this one sits quite high.
Thanks, Rich
Once it was off I could see it had definitely sagged, however it looks like the base has been filed right down and the bass side mount is filed thinner than the treble side.
Also the tailpiece has been ground out underneath the post slots.
I've ordered some repro parts to replace them but just wondered if anyone has seen anything like this before, and what the reason could be? I've heard of filed bridges on guitars with shallow neck angles, but the bridge on this one sits quite high.
Thanks, Rich