PittPastor
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I have a friend who recently bought a Gibson Songbird (I want to say something like a '68) off of a retired guy who was selling off his collection.
It had a passive pickup installed in it -- I didn't really see where. I'm guessing after market? IDK.
Anyway, when he plugged it in to the amp it was a really lowend sound. So he took it to his guitar tech, to put in an Baggs Anthem. Problem is the bridge (apparently) is really worn and the saddle is loose, so the tech is suggesting a shim.
Here's the thing, though, the saddle is Gibson's Adjustable thing, and it is made out of rosewood.
Sort of like this (not his actual guitar. I can get pics of it, but don't have them. I only saw it once.)
I was telling him, if it were me, I'd replace the bridge and get a bone saddle put in it, rather than shimming the old one. Guitar is a beauty -- doesn't have the garish songbird white painting on it. Just a really nice wood tone. Here's a pic of him with it:
I don't think he is buying it as an investment. He just always wanted the Gibson Songbird. He wants to play it, not sell it.
What would you do if it were yours?
It had a passive pickup installed in it -- I didn't really see where. I'm guessing after market? IDK.
Anyway, when he plugged it in to the amp it was a really lowend sound. So he took it to his guitar tech, to put in an Baggs Anthem. Problem is the bridge (apparently) is really worn and the saddle is loose, so the tech is suggesting a shim.
Here's the thing, though, the saddle is Gibson's Adjustable thing, and it is made out of rosewood.
Sort of like this (not his actual guitar. I can get pics of it, but don't have them. I only saw it once.)
I was telling him, if it were me, I'd replace the bridge and get a bone saddle put in it, rather than shimming the old one. Guitar is a beauty -- doesn't have the garish songbird white painting on it. Just a really nice wood tone. Here's a pic of him with it:
I don't think he is buying it as an investment. He just always wanted the Gibson Songbird. He wants to play it, not sell it.
What would you do if it were yours?