So, I have this beautiful, custom one-off '88 Flatiron that has block inlay and gold hardware. It's pretty much become my #1. Crazy thing is that i was gigging last weekend and I was having a hard time keeping it in tune. Well, come to find out, I noticed the tailpiece is crooked and totally splitting where it bends over the top and about to totally separate! Never seen this happen before.
So, the tailpiece cover has "The Flatiron" engraved on the top, which I'd like to preserve and maybe get another standard gold tailpiece. But at the same time, this could be an opportunity to upgrade it to a heavier duty Ashton Bailey, James or Allen (still keeping the gold theme).
What would you do? Keep the cheaper grade and salvaging the engraved cover or upgrade? Thoughts on any of the other brands? Trying to decide.
Thanks,
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