FG 300 Tune-o-matic bridge replacement

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FG 300 Tune-o-matic bridge replacement Jun 26, 2020 21:46:19 GMT -5

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Does anyone know where I can get a replacement for the FG 300 bridge? Or just one of the screws? Or what is a comparable replacement that will fit. My FG was my first guitar and I have had it about 25 of its 50 years and it has never been in the best shape. I decided recently to pull her out of the closet and try to get her in good working order. But finding some of the replacement parts have proven to be a task. One of the screw that holds the bridge to the body snapped when I tried to adjust the action, but the bridge is in ruff shape overall anyway and had a rattle even before the screw broke. Any help at all is appreciated.

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FG 300 Tune-o-matic bridge replacement Jun 27, 2020 9:13:43 GMT -5

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Unfortunately, all those parts were custom made for the guitar. Finding spare parts would mean some scrapping another guitar, which does happen. Keep an eye on eBay & Reverb, some may show up eventually, but they won't be cheap.

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FG 300 Tune-o-matic bridge replacement Jun 27, 2020 11:06:40 GMT -5

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Thank you! I am taking it to a luthier today to have a mild restoration done to it. I am most likely going to have them build a custom bridge piece to fit where the tune-o-matic was and replace it with a bone saddle. Once I get the guitar returned I will make sure to share before and after photos.

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FG 300 Tune-o-matic bridge replacement Jun 27, 2020 11:20:02 GMT -5

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Jun 27, 2020 11:06:40 GMT -5 djwillard81 said:

Thank you! I am taking it to a luthier today to have a mild restoration done to it. I am most likely going to have them build a custom bridge piece to fit where the tune-o-matic was and replace it with a bone saddle. Once I get the guitar returned I will make sure to share before and after photos.

I've been wanting to make an insert for the FG-300 and sell them. I just have too many other projects going. It's on the list!!

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FG 300 Tune-o-matic bridge replacement Jul 7, 2020 8:15:13 GMT -5 via mobile

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Jun 27, 2020 11:20:02 GMT -5 CTGull said:

I've been wanting to make an insert for the FG-300 and sell them. I just have too many other projects going. It's on the list!!

I would be interested in one if you get round to it. I've recently discovered one of the small screws that moves the pegs on which the strings rest has snapped. Forgive me for incorrect nomenclature. Do you have any advice on replacing this in the meantime? It seems to be bonded at one end with something, I'm assuming epoxy. If I can remove this I assume I could replace the screw and bond it again?

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FG 300 Tune-o-matic bridge replacement Jul 7, 2020 10:38:42 GMT -5

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Jul 7, 2020 8:15:13 GMT -5 kyled said:

Jun 27, 2020 11:20:02 GMT -5 CTGull said:

I've been wanting to make an insert for the FG-300 and sell them. I just have too many other projects going. It's on the list!!

I would be interested in one if you get round to it. I've recently discovered one of the small screws that moves the pegs on which the strings rest has snapped. Forgive me for incorrect nomenclature. Do you have any advice on replacing this in the meantime? It seems to be bonded at one end with something, I'm assuming epoxy. If I can remove this I assume I could replace the screw and bond it again?

I am assuming epoxy also. Has the screw snapped or is the tapped hole in the saddle stripped? It's probably metric and hopefully a common thread.

I've got so many projects!! Customer and personal.

kyled New Member Posts: 2	FG 300 Tune-o-matic bridge replacement Jul 8, 2020 12:30:02 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kyled on Jul 8, 2020 12:30:02 GMT -5 It's snapped. I'll have to see what I can do.
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josh Guest	FG 300 Tune-o-matic bridge replacement Sept 27, 2020 11:15:24 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by josh on Sept 27, 2020 11:15:24 GMT -5 How is that going just picked up an fg300 with a beat up bridge , really beat up. the wood is great!

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FG 300 Tune-o-matic bridge replacement Sept 27, 2020 11:59:42 GMT -5

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Sept 27, 2020 11:15:24 GMT -5 josh said:

How is that going just picked up an fg300 with a beat up bridge , really beat up. the wood is great!

Sorry, WAY TOO MANY projects going on. Mostly customer's neck resets. I rarely get to work on any of my stuff.

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