I recently ordered what was described as an endpin that would fit any GAD or Westerly guitar directly from Guild.
Allas it did not fit my GAD, and a Guild rep subsequently explained that their webpage is wrong, those are no longer available, and I'm SOL.
This was my second try, as an endpin set described as fitting my guitar that I previously purchased on eBay was also the wrong size.
Please, does anyone know where I can get a replacement endpin for my GAD-M20NA?? If not, at least provide a part number or something??? Thanks!
Welcome aboard, dceb5!
You're not the first person here to have received incorrect parts for GAD series guitars.
I trust they refunded your money, ethically they
should, and they probably won't even ask you for the part back since it would cost more to ship it than it's worth, I think.
I assume the original is lost, but if you still have it and it's just broken or something, skip to the part in bold, below.
Or, if the replacement's too large, I suggest wrapping it with sandpaper and gradually sanding it down until it fits.
IT may be tricky to match the taper, but there are ways to do that, involving repeated trial fitting.
Don't worry too much if it gets "off-centered".
You're trying to create a template for somebody who specializes in replacing pins and similar parts and he's well-known here and eleswhere, Bob Colosi.
He makes bridge pins from custom materials and can do it using original bridgepins as templates, to ensure proper fit.
It occurs to me there's a slight possibility he might even already know how to cut an endpin for that GAD.
The reason I suggest this route is that I doubt there are any parts left in the US, especially if Cordoba doesn't have them.
They probably got that part right, the long explanation being that they probably can't just order up a single part for you from the factory in China and don't intend to stock repair parts for the line
which might at least make ordering a part in bulk a feasible option for them.
If it's too small, then I suggest getting a wooden dowel of the right thickness and trying to make a template from that.
Back to "If you still have the original but it's broken", if you can glue it together but still want an intact replacement, you can probably get it duplicated on a lathe in a woodworking shop.
Or just try to find a shop where they have various loose endpins and trying 'em out to see if you can find one that fits.
You have my sympathy and good luck!