Epiphone/Norlin era FT-133 Acoustic

[Hackmaster]

No, mine didn't. Just a standard saddle.
But I have a different label. I think yours is newer.
In theory it's a great idea. In execution it falls short.
Pot metal base, plastic saddle... They could have done so much better.

 

[eSGEe]

Interesting. ......
I think I have much to learn in the ways of acoustics

 

[Hackmaster]

Adjustable bridge saddle...

Now you see it.

First step to tone, gut it.

Then we make a lovely little insert to take the place of all that pot metal with a color similar to the bridge.

And in place.

Ahh, much better.
Now add a compensated bone saddle & some fresh strings and it's like the adjustable pot metal & plastic tone sucking thing was never there...

 

[Hackmaster]

^^^^^^^^^^^This, this is why I consider you our Yoda.

Thanks so much Raiyn. I'm not worthy of such praise but it is appreciated.
I just like to improve on things that need improving.
This and other forums are chock full of talented folks that know to get the most out of a guitar.
Just like music. I borrow a little bit of this. Steal a little bit of that and share what I can with anyone that'll let me.
Everybody that contributes to this & other forums is my Yoda.

 

[eSGEe]

Hackmaster, Luthier to the Mindless, The Tinkerers Tinkerer,
Grand Master of Redneck Engineering !!!
That looks AWESOME Dave........now I cant wait to get it----to make it BETTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!


I am stocked!

 

[Hackmaster]

And I can't wait to help you gut it!
Just put a new chain on my chainsaw.
Improve it we shall...

 

[eSGEe]

That the 24" blade one or the 36???

 

[Hackmaster]

The shorty, for delicate work.

 

[eSGEe]

BUWAHAHHHAAAAA

nice up close and personal........get blood on yer hands.......thats the.........uhm..........never mind

 

[JohnnyGoo]

Most exellent work there Dave. love the little inlays in that acoustic bridge

 

[Hackmaster]

Most exellent work there Dave. love the little inlays in that acoustic bridge

Thanks JG. Look close at those inlays. It's factory hack work.
They used a ton of black filler to fill the voids.
We need rosewood colored 5 minute epoxy...
Manufacturers hear my plea.