• From: East sussex, UK
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Topic: White marks on bridge, acoustic guitar...

Hi all! My S&P pro (bought secondhand) has a dark wood bridge ( think it's rosewood). There are a few unsightly white spots/marks on the bridge, possibly a drop of water has got on there & been left to dry ( I didn't do it!). Any ideas on how to remove these, please?!
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  • From: A black hole in deep space
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Re: White marks on bridge, acoustic guitar...

perhaps some minwax wood stain will do the trick remove the bridge and apply with a cloth smile

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Re: White marks on bridge, acoustic guitar...

Can you post a pic?  I hate giving blind advice smile       

If lemon or Olive oil doesn't do it, just remove the pins and saddle and give it a light sand with 800 or higher paper....

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Re: White marks on bridge, acoustic guitar...

This sounds like a better idea a light sanding is less drastic then staining

Guitarpix wrote:

Can you post a pic?  I hate giving blind advice smile       

If lemon or Olive oil doesn't do it, just remove the pins and saddle and give it a light sand with 800 or higher paper....

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Re: White marks on bridge, acoustic guitar...

Paint colored dots inside of the white spots and play on. You'll have a "one of a kind" guitar.

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Re: White marks on bridge, acoustic guitar...

A furniture touch up pen.Looks like a magic marker.It may work. Is it that noticable?mMaybe even a sharpie may work if you can find a matching color.

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Re: White marks on bridge, acoustic guitar...

Sounds like they did not let it cure enough and it is seeping through,that happens with paint or furniture finishes.

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  • From: East sussex, UK
  • Registered: 2008-01-29
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Re: White marks on bridge, acoustic guitar...

Thanks guys, will try & get a pic on here...

" Old Guy is Rocking"
Simon & Patrick Pro Flamed Maple (mmm, nice...)
Norman ST68 acoustic