Hello,
I just purchased an old 1906 Gibson black A4 .Question..I just broke a string on it..How do I get the bridge cover off without damaging it ..It's very stiff and I feel uncomfortable about forcing it and perhaps damaging the bridge cover.
I also own a 1917 A4 which I restrung a while ago with J74 strings and much to my horror I notice that on the bass string end of the bridge a small split in the top has appeared.I have slackened off the strings but I am wondering if it is the heavier gauge strings could have caused this..Any advice on string selection for these old instruments and how to deal with popping of the bridge cover graciously accepted.
Best David Briggs
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