The Bridges
New bridgecaps -- specify Quartersawn Maple or Laminated
   
Rescaling as is practical w/o new root or…
Manufacture new bridge body to accommodate scaling improvements
Reset downbearing to coincide with soundboard crown & design
Replicate brigepin pattern & refine as necessary
Notch, drill & pin (specify anodized aluminum, nickel or copper plated)
Varnish notches & graphite tops
Here is a sampling of our “Belly Services:”
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The Plate a.k.a The Harp
Completely prepped, filled, epoxy primed & gilded
Hand lettered with balck enamel
Apply plate decals, scale, serial # and any other originally existing markings
Final clear coat
Install plated washers under all nosebolts & perimeter lag bolts to protect finish
Capos resurfaced, work hardened & lubricated
Optional modification of duplexes

All hardware plated (rear duplexes, aliquots, webbing screws etc.)
Felt muted string terminations
Tune rear duplexes or aliquots
New agraffes or polish original agraffes in vibratory tumbler
Clean, plate &/or polish tulip nuts, perimeter lag bolts & pinblock screws
WNG adjustable perimeter plate bolts
Here is a sampling of our “Belly Services:”
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