Bendmaster Deluxe - Broken saddle
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Bendmaster Deluxe - Broken saddle
Hello Chaps,
When I dismantled the Bendmaster Deluxe bridge off my Genesis II, I noticed that one of the little lugs in front of the roller, which the string passes under, had been bent downwards. As I was cleaning it, the end of the lug snapped off. I was wondering, would it be possible to get this welded/soldered back on? I still have the broken piece. Would it affect the way the strings lie if I just left it as it is or will I have to try and find a complete replacement for it?
Pauline :queen: :flower: (YAY! I just found the rest of my smilies!)
When I dismantled the Bendmaster Deluxe bridge off my Genesis II, I noticed that one of the little lugs in front of the roller, which the string passes under, had been bent downwards. As I was cleaning it, the end of the lug snapped off. I was wondering, would it be possible to get this welded/soldered back on? I still have the broken piece. Would it affect the way the strings lie if I just left it as it is or will I have to try and find a complete replacement for it?
Pauline :queen: :flower: (YAY! I just found the rest of my smilies!)
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Re: Bendmaster Deluxe - Broken saddle
I think you could have it brazed (that's what we call it in the US).
This process uses 1100 degree (fahrenheit) silver solder, some flux, and a propane torch, and is the next best thing to TIG or MIG weld. It is not done with a soldering iron but some people may call it soldering.
This process uses 1100 degree (fahrenheit) silver solder, some flux, and a propane torch, and is the next best thing to TIG or MIG weld. It is not done with a soldering iron but some people may call it soldering.
colt933- Senior Member
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Re: Bendmaster Deluxe - Broken saddle
Hiya Colt,
Thanks for that info. Yes, I've heard of that technique before, it's sort of a cross between welding and soldering.
:?: Now, for my next question:
Does anybody here know how to do it and would they be able to do it for me if I sent the bits? (Please?)
Thanks in advance!
Pauline :flower: :queen: (Yay! My smilies are back in their proper place!)
Thanks for that info. Yes, I've heard of that technique before, it's sort of a cross between welding and soldering.
:?: Now, for my next question:
Does anybody here know how to do it and would they be able to do it for me if I sent the bits? (Please?)
Thanks in advance!
Pauline :flower: :queen: (Yay! My smilies are back in their proper place!)
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Re: Bendmaster Deluxe - Broken saddle
Pollyanna wrote:Would it affect the way the strings lie if I just left it as it is or will I have to try and find a complete replacement for it?
... no, I don't think so. Finding a replacement would probably involve getting a complete bridge that someone's parting out so that's a long term plan!! Brazing on the little tag would as fiddly as hell; I can do it but I'm 12,000 miles away and aren't good enough for small bits like that on irreplaceable bridge pieces anyway!!
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