The famous JLD Bridge Doctor (Brass Pin Mount) gets a face lift with this new model, which includes hand-set Mother-of-Pearl inlays at the top of each brass pin. This is a hard to find item, but we have it here at Blue Star Music!

A unique solution to a common bridge problem, this spruce device attaches beneath a guitar bridge. An adjustable spruce "pressure post" rests against the tailblock, providing leverage to flatten the soundboard. This results in increased playability and better action, increased volume and sustain, and improved string balance. The overall result is an amazing improvement in the richness and depth of the sound on your guitar.

Note! You do not have to have a bowed soundboard to use this product! Using it on a normal guitar will provide increased volume and sustain, and provide a richer, more balanced tone overall. Installing this product will also prevent your soundboard from bowing in the future!

This model works on both 6-string and 12-string guitars. For 12-string guitars, the six brass pins are used in one of the two string peg rows (typically the row furthest from the soundhole), and your normal string pegs are used in the other row of holes. Note that there is not enough room to put 12 brass pins into most 12-string bridges, and extra brass pins are not available. Only one of the brass pins connects to the Bridge Doctor mechanism -- the others are used to replace your existing string pegs.

Installation

Guitar strings constantly pull up and forward with a force of approximately 250 lbs., ultimately causing the top on your guitar to warp. JLD Guitar Research and Development, Inc. has patented a simple way to remedy bowed tops. The JLD Bridge System installs easily through the soundhole in minutes and requires no modification to the instrument.

The image above shows the effects of string tension on a typical guitar. There is a pronounced bow behind the bridge and a dip in front of it. The saddle has been filed down to keep the action playable as the top has come up. Because the bridge pin holes are almost even with the top of the saddle, the strings don't exert much downward force on the top. This guitar is hard to play and has a weak, thin tone.

The next image above shows the same guitar with a JLD Bridge System being installed. The bridge pins have been replaced with the included brass pins. The JLD Bridge System has been inserted through the soundhole and is held in place by one of the new bridge pins which has been threaded into the top of the Bridge System. A small locknut keeps the additional pins in place. Strings now pass through holes in the tops of the brass pins instead of being inserted into the bridge pin holes.

In the next image above, the JLD Bridge System has been adjusted to counteract the pull of the strings and the warpage of the top. The top is permanently flat and a playable action has been restored. The strings exert proper downward pressure on the saddle - enabling them to transmit more vibration to the instrument. The Bridge System is also acting as a soundpost - transferring string vibration to the body woods directly from the bridge. The guitar is completely unmodified and is not only easy to play, it will now have more volume and sustain and a richer tone than it ever had before.

Proven Technology

The JLD Bridge Doctor system has been scientifically proven to improve the sound of your guitar, whether it is a new guitar or an older, more seasoned instrument. The benefits provided by this patented technology are so substantial that Breedlove Guitars™ and Trinity River Guitars™ now install a JLD Bridge Doctor on every new guitar that they make!

Product Details

Subject to change without notice, please call if you have questions.

U.S. Shipping

Standard Shipping is FREE within the United States via United States Postal Service (USPS), to the following locations:

• All 50 states, including Alaska and Hawaii
• US possessions, including American Samoa, Micronesia, Guam, Marshall Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands
• APO/FPO (military) addresses, including AA, AE and AP
• PO Boxes or any valid U.S. street address

Shipping days are Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Most orders are shipped the same day if the order is received before 2:00 PM Pacific time (GMT-0800). Please include a daytime phone number in case we have any questions about your order. We do not provide walk-in service, but local shipments will normally arrive the next day. We reserve the right to substitute an equivalent or better shipping method at our discretion.

USPS Express Mail delivery is 1-2 days guaranteed to most U.S. locations. Delivery is usually separate from your regular mail service, and a signature is required on delivery. Please note that some locations do not provide next day or Saturday delivery for Express Mail -- if you absolutely need next day delivery, please call before ordering.

International Shipping

INTERNATIONAL BUYERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT OF ANY TAXES, DUTIES OR CUSTOMS FEES, WHICH WILL BE COLLECTED WHEN THE PACKAGE IS DELIVERED. THESE FEES ARE NOT INCLUDED AS PART OF THE SHIPPING COST. PACKAGE WILL BE DECLARED AT ACTUAL PURCHASE PRICE AS "MERCHANDISE", NO EXCEPTIONS.

Please check with your local Customs office for information about taxes, duties and Customs fees prior to purchasing this item.

• USPS Express Mail International - About 4-7 business days
• USPS Priority Mail International - About 2-3 weeks
• USPS First Class Mail International (Canada) - About 3-4 weeks

Note: Delivery times are estimates and may vary depending on time spent in Customs, local delivery processing, transportation issues, weather, etc.

INSTRUCTIONS - Please use the ENGLISH version of your shipping address and include a local phone number for the shipper in case they have any questions about your delivery. Packages returned to us refused, unclaimed or undeliverable are subject to a restocking fee, and shipping costs are not refundable.

IMPORTANT! If you have any questions about international shipping, please contact us before purchasing this item. We ship very quickly, and may not be able to make changes to your order after the order has been placed. We reserve the right to substitute an equivalent or better shipping method at our discretion.

Blue Star Music™

• We Specialize in Pickups for All Types of Musical Instruments
• More than 2000 Different Pickups Available
• In Business Since 2002
• Free Expert Advice from Experienced Musicians
• Top-Rated eBay Seller with 100% Positive Feedback

Contact Us

Feel free to contact us directly if you have any questions about this product. We are open Monday thru Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm Pacific time (GMT-0800) except holidays.

• Call us toll free within the U.S.
• Email us through the eBay Message system

Emails are typically answered within one business day. (Please note that we get a LOT of emails -- if you need an answer immediately please call.)

PLEASE ASK QUESTIONS BEFORE ORDERING! We process shipments very quickly. If you contact us after the order is placed, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to accommodate any order change requests.

The famous JLD Bridge Doctor (Brass Pin Mount) gets a face lift with this new model, which includes hand-set Mother-of-Pearl inlays at the top of each brass pin. This is a hard to find item, but we have it here at Blue Star Music!

A unique solution to a common bridge problem, this spruce device attaches beneath a guitar bridge. An adjustable spruce "pressure post" rests against the tailblock, providing leverage to flatten the soundboard. This results in increased playability and better action, increased volume and sustain, and improved string balance. The overall result is an amazing improvement in the richness and depth of the sound on your guitar.

Note! You do not have to have a bowed soundboard to use this product! Using it on a normal guitar will provide increased volume and sustain, and provide a richer, more balanced tone overall. Installing this product will also prevent your soundboard from bowing in the future!

This model works on both 6-string and 12-string guitars. For 12-string guitars, the six brass pins are used in one of the two string peg rows (typically the row furthest from the soundhole), and your normal string pegs are used in the other row of holes. Note that there is not enough room to put 12 brass pins into most 12-string bridges, and extra brass pins are not available. Only one of the brass pins connects to the Bridge Doctor mechanism -- the others are used to replace your existing string pegs.

Installation

Guitar strings constantly pull up and forward with a force of approximately 250 lbs., ultimately causing the top on your guitar to warp. JLD Guitar Research and Development, Inc. has patented a simple way to remedy bowed tops. The JLD Bridge System installs easily through the soundhole in minutes and requires no modification to the instrument.

The image above shows the effects of string tension on a typical guitar. There is a pronounced bow behind the bridge and a dip in front of it. The saddle has been filed down to keep the action playable as the top has come up. Because the bridge pin holes are almost even with the top of the saddle, the strings don't exert much downward force on the top. This guitar is hard to play and has a weak, thin tone.

The next image above shows the same guitar with a JLD Bridge System being installed. The bridge pins have been replaced with the included brass pins. The JLD Bridge System has been inserted through the soundhole and is held in place by one of the new bridge pins which has been threaded into the top of the Bridge System. A small locknut keeps the additional pins in place. Strings now pass through holes in the tops of the brass pins instead of being inserted into the bridge pin holes.

In the next image above, the JLD Bridge System has been adjusted to counteract the pull of the strings and the warpage of the top. The top is permanently flat and a playable action has been restored. The strings exert proper downward pressure on the saddle - enabling them to transmit more vibration to the instrument. The Bridge System is also acting as a soundpost - transferring string vibration to the body woods directly from the bridge. The guitar is completely unmodified and is not only easy to play, it will now have more volume and sustain and a richer tone than it ever had before.

Proven Technology

The JLD Bridge Doctor system has been scientifically proven to improve the sound of your guitar, whether it is a new guitar or an older, more seasoned instrument. The benefits provided by this patented technology are so substantial that Breedlove Guitars™ and Trinity River Guitars™ now install a JLD Bridge Doctor on every new guitar that they make!

Product Details

Subject to change without notice, please call if you have questions.

General
Manufacturer:	JLD Research
MPN:	BD-1 MOP
SKU:	JLDBRIDGEDOCMOP

U.S. Shipping

Standard Shipping is FREE within the United States via United States Postal Service (USPS), to the following locations:

• All 50 states, including Alaska and Hawaii
• US possessions, including American Samoa, Micronesia, Guam, Marshall Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands
• APO/FPO (military) addresses, including AA, AE and AP
• PO Boxes or any valid U.S. street address

Shipping days are Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Most orders are shipped the same day if the order is received before 2:00 PM Pacific time (GMT-0800). Please include a daytime phone number in case we have any questions about your order. We do not provide walk-in service, but local shipments will normally arrive the next day. We reserve the right to substitute an equivalent or better shipping method at our discretion.

USPS Express Mail delivery is 1-2 days guaranteed to most U.S. locations. Delivery is usually separate from your regular mail service, and a signature is required on delivery. Please note that some locations do not provide next day or Saturday delivery for Express Mail -- if you absolutely need next day delivery, please call before ordering.

International Shipping

INTERNATIONAL BUYERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT OF ANY TAXES, DUTIES OR CUSTOMS FEES, WHICH WILL BE COLLECTED WHEN THE PACKAGE IS DELIVERED. THESE FEES ARE NOT INCLUDED AS PART OF THE SHIPPING COST. PACKAGE WILL BE DECLARED AT ACTUAL PURCHASE PRICE AS "MERCHANDISE", NO EXCEPTIONS.

Please check with your local Customs office for information about taxes, duties and Customs fees prior to purchasing this item.

• USPS Express Mail International - About 4-7 business days
• USPS Priority Mail International - About 2-3 weeks
• USPS First Class Mail International (Canada) - About 3-4 weeks

Note: Delivery times are estimates and may vary depending on time spent in Customs, local delivery processing, transportation issues, weather, etc.

INSTRUCTIONS - Please use the ENGLISH version of your shipping address and include a local phone number for the shipper in case they have any questions about your delivery. Packages returned to us refused, unclaimed or undeliverable are subject to a restocking fee, and shipping costs are not refundable.

IMPORTANT! If you have any questions about international shipping, please contact us before purchasing this item. We ship very quickly, and may not be able to make changes to your order after the order has been placed. We reserve the right to substitute an equivalent or better shipping method at our discretion.

Blue Star Music™

• We Specialize in Pickups for All Types of Musical Instruments
• More than 2000 Different Pickups Available
• In Business Since 2002
• Free Expert Advice from Experienced Musicians
• Top-Rated eBay Seller with 100% Positive Feedback

Contact Us

Feel free to contact us directly if you have any questions about this product. We are open Monday thru Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm Pacific time (GMT-0800) except holidays.

• Call us toll free within the U.S.
• Email us through the eBay Message system

Emails are typically answered within one business day. (Please note that we get a LOT of emails -- if you need an answer immediately please call.)

PLEASE ASK QUESTIONS BEFORE ORDERING! We process shipments very quickly. If you contact us after the order is placed, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to accommodate any order change requests.