Duo/Musicmaster Bridgeplate/Tail Piece Makin' Adventures

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How many did you end up making?
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I think 20-25

I had a couple without holes done too so I can try some different options.
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man, those are purty.

i'm thinking i might snag one to keep for that duo project i haven't done shit about.
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How’s about y’all send me a pm if’n you want one. I believe I currently have 5 polished and ready to go.

$30 + shipping.
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Hello!

Any chance I could get one of your sweet looking duo bridges shipped to the uk?

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markarkark wrote: Sun Feb 20, 2022 11:30 am Hello!

Any chance I could get one of your sweet looking duo bridges shipped to the uk?

Cheers,

Mark
I'm shipping one over for Hurb, IM me your address and I'll get the shipping cost for you.
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Got mine in the mail today. It's fucking perfect
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That was fast! really perfect. Thank you Paul!
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Hurb wrote: Thu Mar 03, 2022 11:43 am Image

That was fast! really perfect. Thank you Paul!
It just looks right.
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Excellent! I was totally stressed by the whole mail process.
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plopswagon wrote: Thu Mar 03, 2022 2:28 pm the whole mail process.
Sounds like like a good name for a transportation company
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plopswagon wrote: Thu Mar 03, 2022 2:28 pm Excellent! I was totally stressed by the whole mail process.
ah thanks for the effort man!

Currently filling holes from old bridge and have already cut the pickguard shape out for the new bridge.
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you might have to open the holes for the saddle screws, some seem to be a little larger than vintage spec, probably the metric ones.
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plopswagon wrote: Thu Mar 03, 2022 4:04 pm you might have to open the holes for the saddle screws, some seem to be a little larger than vintage spec, probably the metric ones.
I want my money back then!

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All attached and ready to go. Just waiting on some strings and new saddles for it.
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WELL IN PAUL

you’re fixing them ugly strat bridges one by one
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damn, that's awesome looking. well done, jordan! great idea, paul!
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So I couldn't be happier Paul. It looks the business.

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It looks great, like what a real Duo Sonic should!

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man, that's inspiring. can't wait to get mine and make sure it will fit the spare pickguard i have.