Vega Cylinder Back Mandolin Bridge

[M1cky84]

Hello,

Does anyone know where I could get a replacement bridge for my mandolin please see attached photos.

Thanks

Michael

[pops1]

Why are you looking to replace the bridge. The chip out near the strings can be repaired easily. Much more easy than making and fitting a new bridge. If it is too short you can add wood to the bottom and you will have to look very carefully to see, if done right. I would use the original unless it is not repairable.

[M1cky84]

Why are you looking to replace the bridge. The chip out near the strings can be repaired easily. Much more easy than making and fitting a new bridge. If it is too short you can add wood to the bottom and you will have to look very carefully to see, if done right. I would use the original unless it is not repairable.

Hi I wasn't sure if this was possible do you mean the chip itself can be filled in? Or additional wood added to the bottom and re cut the string slots?

Thanks

Michael

[rcc56]

The chipped area can be flattened out to provide a nice, regular surface, and then a new piece of ebony fitted in and glued. We leave the new piece a little bit oversized, and then after the glue has cured, the new piece is trimmed flush and the new saddle slots are cut.

It can also be done by adding wood to the bottom, but that's quite a bit more work. I will do it that way only if the bridge is too low.