My lucky day?

clmayhew · #1 02-06-2010, 10:14 AM

So lately I've been thinking of upgrading my MIM Jazz Fretless. Bridge, nut, pickguard, etc. I was going to go with the Gotoh 201 for the price, when today I found this:

For $20!

Needless to say, I bought it immediately. My question is this: It needs a bit of cleaning done to it so what is the best way to clean rust off of the bridge? Any help at all would be appreciated. Thanks a lot!

snyderz · #2 02-06-2010, 10:18 AM

Soak it in a bowl of Coca Cola, then use a tooth brush.

John Wentzien · #3 02-06-2010, 10:22 AM

I kinda like the "mojo" on that one!

clmayhew · #4 02-06-2010, 10:26 AM

I thought the same thing at first, but the bass isn't nearly distressed enough to match it. I thought it might look a little odd.

R. Laevinus · #5 02-06-2010, 10:33 AM

...are you sure that's rust? From the pic it sort of looks like the chrome may be wearing off, exposing the brass the bridge is actually made of.

REAPER52 · #6 02-06-2010, 10:43 AM

Maybe take it to a Plateing company and have it striped. They put it in a tank and it will come out brass like new. got to be a few of them in orlando . i know there are some over by Tampa and daytona. i wouldnt think it would cost much either.

**SamanthaCay** · #7 02-06-2010, 10:55 AM

see if you can trade it for a new one. if I where to build a relic with one or if I wanted one for an old bass yours would be ideal and I would be willing to trade or pay you the cost of a new one. try the classifieds you might get lucky twice.

clmayhew · #8 02-06-2010, 06:56 PM

Well, I spent quite a bit of time cleaning this up today. Turned out really nice and I went ahead and installed it.

Thanks for all the help!