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Roy Thomson · From: Wolfville, Nova Scotia,Canada

An acquaintance left the subject guitar with me for as long as I want to use it. It plays OK but some of the repair jobs over the years
have left their mark. The second string is a mite dead compared to the others and I don't think it is the pickup pole. May be the groove in the bridge is not "V" contoured
properly? Comments welcome.
I am not familiar with this model and it is
not listed on Brad's Page of Steel?
Can anyone identify? Any help or info would be appreciated.

Jeff Strouse · From: Jacksonville, Florida, USA

That's a T-Logo Bakelite. I have a 7 string model. Rick Aiello can give you more info on it.

Rick Aiello · From: Berryville, VA USA

Thats a postwar "T-Logo" B6 ... circa 1946-'48

The dead string probably is due to a bridge issue ... as you suggest ...

Does it die when its played un-plugged ???

Devcon Plastic Steel will cure black ... and will be much harder than the original bridge ... so its a good fill ...

Just masking tape the sides of the bridge ... drop in the Devcon ... let it cure for about a week (even though it says 16 hrs) ...

I prefer to have no grooves in the bridge ... so I'd fill them all in ... if it were mine ... just my personal preference & opinion.

But most folks want to keep it as close to original as possible ... so you can file it down after the epoxy cures ...

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[This message was edited by Rick Aiello on 18 October 2005 at 09:48 AM.]

Roy Thomson · From: Wolfville, Nova Scotia,Canada

Thanks Jeff and Rick!
Rick,
The string has a partially muted sound when unplugged.
I will look for the Plastic Steel product
and try that. I would prefer to buy a new bridge if that were possible?
It's really nice to know what I have here
so thanks againg for the feedback. The guitar has a wonderful tone even after all these years.

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