How to Fix a Loose Acoustic Guitar Bridge

If your acoustic guitar has a loose bridge and you wondered how to fix it yourself, this video is for you. StewMac tech Gene Imbody demonstrates step-by-step how to fix an acoustic guitar bridge that is lifting off the top of the guitar.

0:00 Common reasons bridges come loose
1:55 Tools needed for the job
5:18 Prep work to remove the bridge
11:01 Bridge removal
13:55 Cleaning the bridge surface
17:55 Dry clamping
20:49 Bridge reglue
24:40 Final clean up
26:44 How'd we do?

Tools and supplies featured in this video include:

Bridge Spatula
https://www.stewmac.com/item/4466

StewMac 3-In-1 Bridge Caul
https://www.stewmac.com/item/4765

StewMac Bridge Clamp Caul
https://www.stewmac.com/item/4629

Swivel Handle Clamp
https://www.stewmac.com/item/3705

Camless Clamp
https://www.stewmac.com/item/3708

Soundhole Clamps
https://www.stewmac.com/item/2010

Titebond Original Wood Glue
https://www.stewmac.com/item/0620

StewMac Ultimate Scraper
https://www.stewmac.com/item/0631

Two Cherries Wood Chisels
https://www.stewmac.com/item/1618

Conductive Copper Tape
https://www.stewmac.com/item/0028

Bridge Pin Hole Reamer
https://www.stewmac.com/item/3229
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