Improving a y2k?

[ebert5150]

After playing many instruments I've discovered that I really like the sound of my little y2k. It has all the original hardware. I was wondering if changing the original bridge and tail piece would give me increased volume and improve playablility? Open to any opinions and suggestions. Thanks in advance.

[sunburst]

If you don't have a good bridge a better bridge might be an improvement, but if, as you say you really like the sound, why change anything?
If it ain't broke, don't fix it ... so to speak.

[kebmando]

Yeah, why change the sound if you already love it...plus I'm not sure you got too many options for a bridge replacement for a flattop.

[ebert5150]

okee dokee

[John Flynn]

If you are not already using them, you might try the T-I strings. I don't like them for everything, but for oval hole flat-tops, for solo and "quiet" small group playing, they really sound sweet. If you need more punch than what the T-I's provide, with some of the same characteristics, I have heard that the D'Addario Flat-tops are also great on oval flat-tops, but those I haven't tried yet.

[ebert5150]

Thanks for the info on the strings, ill look into some of those made more specifically for this type of instrument.