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Justinvs · December 31st, 2008, 03:08 PM

I have an old Fender F-35 that has been my only acoustic guitar for more years than I care to count. Recently, a crack has developed in the bridge, running through the pin holes. Is there any way to repair this myself, or will I have to take it to an expert? (I'm not much of a woodworker, FWIW) I realize the repair costs will probably be more than the guitar is worth, but like I said, it's my baby and I don't want to retire it.

Thanks for any suggestions.

Justin

PK · January 1st, 2009, 11:49 AM

From Fender's repair site:

Rocky Mountain Guitars
18 Fifth St South
Great Falls, MT 59401
Ph: (406) 771-8644

Piccolo's Music
1415 11th Ave
Helena, MT 59601
Ph: (406) 443-4709
Fax: (406) 443-0529

Music One Workshop
310 S Main
Kalispell, MT 59901
Ph: (406) 752-1215
Fax: 752-1257

Sunrise Music Center
108 4th St SE
Sidney, MT 59270
Ph: (406) 433-2906

you might get lucky and find it's covered under warranty (they could be sticklers for a receipt, maybe not). I've had good luck using factory authorized repair centers for Fender, Martin & Gibson. Its not a DYI unless your very talented IMHO. good luck

PK

Justinvs · January 1st, 2009, 12:05 PM

Thanks for the info!

Yeah, I doubt I could ever pull off the warranty. I got it at a pawn shop way back in the 80's. And it's not an expensive guitar by any means, but it was my first real guitar. I'll give Piccolos a call.
Thanks again for the addresses!

Justin

Chet Johnson · January 8th, 2009, 01:26 AM

Put some lemon oil on it and keep it in a humidified environment for a while. It may close up some.

December 31st, 2008, 03:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
Justinvs Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wise River, Montana Age: 47 Posts: 456	Crack along string pins I have an old Fender F-35 that has been my only acoustic guitar for more years than I care to count. Recently, a crack has developed in the bridge, running through the pin holes. Is there any way to repair this myself, or will I have to take it to an expert? (I'm not much of a woodworker, FWIW) I realize the repair costs will probably be more than the guitar is worth, but like I said, it's my baby and I don't want to retire it. Thanks for any suggestions. Justin

January 1st, 2009, 11:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
PK Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ventura California Age: 50 Posts: 1,028 9 Photos	From Fender's repair site: Rocky Mountain Guitars 18 Fifth St South Great Falls, MT 59401 Ph: (406) 771-8644 Piccolo's Music 1415 11th Ave Helena, MT 59601 Ph: (406) 443-4709 Fax: (406) 443-0529 Music One Workshop 310 S Main Kalispell, MT 59901 Ph: (406) 752-1215 Fax: 752-1257 Sunrise Music Center 108 4th St SE Sidney, MT 59270 Ph: (406) 433-2906 you might get lucky and find it's covered under warranty (they could be sticklers for a receipt, maybe not). I've had good luck using factory authorized repair centers for Fender, Martin & Gibson. Its not a DYI unless your very talented IMHO. good luck PK __________________ Wharf Rat

January 1st, 2009, 12:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
Justinvs Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wise River, Montana Age: 47 Posts: 456	Thanks for the info! Yeah, I doubt I could ever pull off the warranty. I got it at a pawn shop way back in the 80's. And it's not an expensive guitar by any means, but it was my first real guitar. I'll give Piccolos a call. Thanks again for the addresses! Justin

January 8th, 2009, 01:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
Chet Johnson Tele-Holic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Woodsfield, OH Age: 32 Posts: 523 15 Photos	Put some lemon oil on it and keep it in a humidified environment for a while. It may close up some.

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