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Acoustic Guitar Bridge Pins (#AN3695)

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  • A unique solution to a common bridge problem, this spruce device attaches beneath a guitar bridge
  • An adjustable spruce "pressure post" rests against the tailblock, providing leverage to flatten the soundboard
  • Better bridge contact and alignment can also enhance sound projection
  • This pin-mount version attaches beneath the bridge using a threaded brass bridge pin, and the strings mount horizontally through the tops of the matching brass bridge pins (included)
  • Installation instructions included

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The JLD Bridge Doctor Enhances volume Flattens 'bellied' soundboards A unique solution to a common bridge problem, this spruce device attaches beneath a guitar bridge. An adjustable spruce "pressure post" rests against the tailblock, providing leverage to flatten the soundboard. The spruce block is 3/4" x 1-5/8" x 3-3/8" tall. The 1/4"-diameter tension rod is 9" long. The mounting post has three different positions to accomodate a variety of bridge styles. Brass pin mount version: The pin-mounted version of the JLD Bridge Doctor attaches beneath the bridge using a threaded brass bridge pin. The strings mount horizontally through the tops of the matching brass bridge pins (included). An adjustable spruce pressure post rests against the tailblock, providing leverage to flatten the soundboard. Better bridge contact and alignment can also enhance sound projection. StewMac Tech Tip: We recommend the brass pin mount version for 12-string guitars. Installation instructions included.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
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Customers like the quality, sound quality and ease of installation of the guitar bridge. They mention that it works well, the instructions are clear and that it significantly reduces bellying. They also appreciate the flattening. However, some customers have reported issues with the drilled quality, height and durability of the product. They say that the brass pin holes are inconsistantly drilled and that the action would be too high.

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21 customers mention16 positive5 negative

Customers like the quality of the bridge doctor. They mention that it works well, is effective, and is an excellent product. Some say that it's easy to install and works immediately. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and performance of the product.

"TL;DR - Works like a charm. There are a few caveats, so please read on!..." Read more

"The system is so clever and works like a charm!..." Read more

"...It took about 20 minutes to install. The effect was immediate! My guitar is fixed! Highly recommended!" Read more

"Fixed the warp in the top but the unit felt cheap, wish I would’ve just made my own. The holes in the pins weren’t drilled straight...." Read more

11 customers mention11 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the sound quality of the product. They mention that it helps their guitar sound well loved, brighter, and fuller. They also say that the guitar rings out clearly and sustains better than it has in years. They appreciate the resonance and improved low end. Overall, customers are happy with the performance of the accessory.

"...mount brass posts do change the tone a little bit, but it’s not bad sounding at all...." Read more

"...but it is fixed! The sound is brighter and a bit more full. Hard to explain, but I am so glad I used this device...." Read more

"...Perfect.The sound has improved. Guitar much more playable. Intonation fine." Read more

"...Strung it up and it sounded pretty good, I figured it needed some time to settle so the next day, I played it a little, sounded good but not great..." Read more

10 customers mention7 positive3 negative

Customers find the installation of the guitar pickguard easy. They mention that the instructions are clear.

"...It was easy to install with the hardware (which made the strings top loaders, more on that in a bit)...." Read more

"...I watched a couple of videos and the instructions are very clear, so do read them first. It took about 20 minutes to install...." Read more

"This does what it says it does--but it took some work to get it installed...." Read more

"The product does what it claims to do. Installation was fairly easy...." Read more

3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the flattening ability of the product. They mention that it is non-destructive, and the bulge went down. Some customers also say that the belly is virtually gone after a few days.

"...Installed it and gave it several days. The bulge went down. Replaced the old saddle with a new TUSQ. Put the strings on...." Read more

"...to the dowel, and after it stabilized for a few days, that belly is virtually gone." Read more

"...Installed in 20 minutes and it flattened the belly. Non destructive, great idea." Read more

3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the stain resistance of the guitar string tensioner. They say it provides some counter force to acoustic guitar string stress.

"...String height was also reduced and easier to play. It is robust after restrung." Read more

"This device provides some counter force to acoustic guitar string tension, which over time will distort the guitar top and bridge." Read more

"...The guitar rings out clearly and sustains better than it has in years!" Read more

5 customers mention0 positive5 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the drilled quality of the product. They mention that the brass pins are poorly drilled, inconsistantly drilled and not straight. Some customers also report that the bridge pins holes for the strings are not centered and are loose.

"...What really irritated me was the bridge pins holes for the strings weren't centered. Thats something that shouldn't even be an issue...." Read more

"...were the issues I came across, the first one I was shipped was improperly drilled, it was so crooked I have no idea how they didn’t catch it in QC,..." Read more

"...After getting the old strings off, I found a couple of the brass pins a bit loose, especially the low E. Well, I tightened everything up,..." Read more

"...The holes in the pins weren’t drilled straight. I don’t think it will affect performance but it makes my guitar look stupid...." Read more

4 customers mention0 positive4 negative

Customers are not satisfied with the height of the guitar. They mention that the action is too high.

"...As a result the neck angle has changed so that the action is much too low all the way from the first to the 12th fret...." Read more

"...Also, The action was raised a tiny bit. I wish I had measured before and after...." Read more

"...The action is still a bit high for me, not much and because of the pin height and how the string breaks over the saddle at a low angle, I will..." Read more

"...Because the action would be too high. The guitar sounds wonderful." Read more

3 customers mention0 positive3 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the instrument. They mention that the dowel is broken, the X bracing was broken, and the product split once installed.

"...The X bracing was broken so I fixed it. The soundboard still had issues so I bought this as a fix after doing some research...." Read more

"...There is not enough break on the strings. I have shimmed the bridge to compensate, but I do not want it go much higher...." Read more

"Product split once installed. Was manufactured improperly. Should have been quater sawn. The product I received was flat sawn." Read more

Worked as advertised
5 Stars
Worked as advertised
My 1992 Gibson J-60 had a fair amount of belly bulge which affects playability. Watched many YouTube videos and learnt of this product. Chose the brass pin version. Installed it and gave it several days. The bulge went down. Replaced the old saddle with a new TUSQ. Put the strings on. The actions easily went down to 5/64 and 6/64 even on a taller saddle.However, I found the 1st string severely buzzing. It was due to low break angle. When I put my finger between the brass pin and saddle, the buzzing was gone. Ended up using original pins except for the one used to connect to bridge doctor. Perfect.The sound has improved. Guitar much more playable. Intonation fine.
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5.0 out of 5 stars It brought a 1979 Takamine back to life!
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2022
TL;DR - Works like a charm. There are a few caveats, so please read on!

I came upon an old 000-sized Takamine from 1979 but it had been left tuned up to tension for years, causing the bridge area to “belly”.

I ordered the bridge truss not knowing what to expect. It was easy to install with the hardware (which made the strings top loaders, more on that in a bit).

I say easy, meaning as easy as it is to get your arm inside the sound hole to put the nuts on the brass posts. If you have large Popeye Forearms and big, meaty Sausage Fingers, you may need to have a pro or maybe convince your wife to do the job for you.

I chose the add-on style with the brass bolt-on posts as I was not sure it would do the job. I do build and modify guitars, so I am not afraid of putting one under the drill press… I just wanted to be sure the truss would solve the situation.

Boy, it exceeded my expectations! The belly was GONE within just a few days, with me taking a slow approach and making incremental changes.

Another reason I used the bolt-on style was that this guitar still had a working factory piezo pickup under the adjustable saddle (it screws up and down to change the saddle height), so I didn’t want to disturb or damage that in the process.

The top mount brass posts do change the tone a little bit, but it’s not bad sounding at all. I should have put a little thread lock on each of them as I do have to go and retighten them occasionally. Again, it’s a little tight to get my arm and a socket in position, but maybe I will do that on some rainy day when I have the time and patience to fiddle around with it.

If you have an acoustic guitar with the physique of a middle aged beer drinker, give this thing a try!

Hope my review has helped you and brightened your day! Thanks!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2023
I will say I really like this product but some things could be done better. The brass bridge pins should just be all the same size. No need to make the holes different sizes. What really irritated me was the bridge pins holes for the strings weren't centered. Thats something that shouldn't even be an issue. Other than that I'd say this is a good product. Hoping it'll fix my little bit of belly bow on my Korean made dean acoustic.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Worked as advertised
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2024
My 1992 Gibson J-60 had a fair amount of belly bulge which affects playability. Watched many YouTube videos and learnt of this product. Chose the brass pin version. Installed it and gave it several days. The bulge went down. Replaced the old saddle with a new TUSQ. Put the strings on. The actions easily went down to 5/64 and 6/64 even on a taller saddle.
However, I found the 1st string severely buzzing. It was due to low break angle. When I put my finger between the brass pin and saddle, the buzzing was gone. Ended up using original pins except for the one used to connect to bridge doctor. Perfect.
The sound has improved. Guitar much more playable. Intonation fine.
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