bass bridge replacement

[Farrell]

If I may point out, CA is likely okay for loose bridge pins with the 
wink-type cracks next to them. The original post described "cracked" and/or 
"split" bass bridges. When a bridge is split with a continuous separation 
along several/many notes, this damage is well beyond a CA repair.

Terry Farrell

----- Original Message -----
> For "entry level" pianos, a quicker repair would be to make a CA glue
> repair. This will restore the 2 angles of side bearing and the sound will
> be acceptable. Turn piano over, remove strings from bridge still attached
> to tuning pins. Pull bridge pins out, pour in gap filling CA glue in
> limited quantity (thick viscosity), immediately re insert bridge pins
> positioning  them at proper angles. Spray sparingly with accelerator
> after wiping away any excess glue. Reinstall strings and tune.
>
> For other than "entry level" pianos, replacement of bridge or cap would
> be in order.
>
> Martin Wisenbaker, RPT
> Houston, Texas
>