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Post by strumminstu on Jun 19, 2024 19:12:29 GMT
Can anyone help me? I am trying to find a tailpiece for a fiddle edge dobro, its the semi rectangular shape rather than the normal waisted shape. Happy to consider something that might be damaged in some way, I have some, albeit limited metalworking skills.
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Post by Brad Bechtel on Jun 20, 2024 3:20:14 GMT
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Post by strumminstu on Jun 20, 2024 7:19:43 GMT
Hi Brad Thank you for coming back to me, much appreciated I saw that on eBay and had a look at it. Unfortunately it's not the right design, the original item design is a snug fit that wraps around the rolled edge. Attached diagram illustrates the design, hope you can read it.  |
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Post by Michael Messer on Jun 20, 2024 7:37:17 GMT
Hello Stuart, Welcome to our forum. I can supply you with a tailpiece that is an exact fit for a fiddle edge Dobro. These are the only fiddle edge tailpieces in existence and there are only a few of them. £55.00 each, plus delivery.  Which model do you have and could I see a photo please? Shine On Michael |
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Post by strumminstu on Jun 20, 2024 8:55:00 GMT
Michael
That would be brilliant, how do I take up your offer? I am not back home until next week, I will take a photo and post it for you when I'm back home.
Very much appreciated
Strumminstu
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Post by Michael Messer on Jun 20, 2024 9:51:32 GMT
Michael That would be brilliant, how do I take up your offer? I am not back home until next week, I will take a photo and post it for you when I'm back home. Very much appreciated Strumminstu Hi Stuart Send men a private message and we can arrange everything from there. Don't worry, there's no rush, they're not going anywhere before you get back home. Shine On Michael |
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Post by strumminstu on Jun 20, 2024 12:22:42 GMT
OK thank you, will do. Will probably send photo on the forum, I struggle to send large files on my e-mail. Either way I will get a photo to you. Likely to be Monday evening or Tuesday
Many thanks
Stuart
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Post by Michael Messer on Jun 20, 2024 13:10:43 GMT
OK thank you, will do. Will probably send photo on the forum, I struggle to send large files on my e-mail. Either way I will get a photo to you. Likely to be Monday evening or Tuesday Many thanks Stuart Please don’t email a photo, post it on the forum so we can all see the guitar Shine On Michael |
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Post by strumminstu on Jun 20, 2024 13:43:11 GMT
Will do
Strumminstu
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Post by strumminstu on Jun 24, 2024 18:17:46 GMT
Hi Michael, hope you are well Here is a picture of my guitar Regards. Stuart  |
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Post by Michael Messer on Jun 25, 2024 7:52:52 GMT
Hi Michael, hope you are well Here is a picture of my guitar Regards. Stuart View AttachmentHi Stuart That is a great looking guitar. It has had some work done on it through the years. It looks like it has been regretted and the coverplate screws are not original, but those are just minor details! Does it have a serial number? Shine On Michael |
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Post by strumminstu on Jun 25, 2024 8:26:52 GMT
Good morning Michael, hope the warm weather suits you
It definitely has been worked on in its past, as you say the cross point screws would have originally been slotted head. Not been brave enough yet to take the cover plate off to look underneath, not sure how the pickup wire has been routed from within the body to come out of the coverplate. in my mind they must have made a cutout/hole in the top of the rim of the ring that supports the cone. To be revealed in the future when I'm brave enough...... The frets have been heavily dressed flat at the body end of the fretboard and I think you are right to say they have been replaced at some time. Action is high but great for bottleneck.
There is no serial No. on the headstock but looking at Mark's book I think it comes from the early to mid thirties. Not sure if the photo reveals this but close examination reveals the ghost footprint of the original tailstock.
The aspect of the guitar I love most is the sound, it sounds great although I don't have a benchmark to compare it with. My Nationals make a different sound as you would expect.
If you are up in the Derbyshire area, come and have a look, you'd be most welcome
Best Regards
Stuart
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