Burns Vibra Artiste Bridge Cover
Posted: 30 May 2013, 16:31It is quite unusual to see VA with the bridge cover on - I took mine off the first one I had back in the 60s. However I have decided that I should get some unfortunately can never see them on ebay. I have had some made close to the original but not exact. They have been chrome plated except for 2 which I have left in the 1mm mild steel. I am thinking of painting one black for my black Artiste and might have one gold plated for the de luxe Artiste I have never seen a photo of a de luxe with one fitted. If anyone is interested PM me and I will send a picture. They cost me £27 each not looking for profit but would like to cover costs + postage
. The Artiste DeLuxe was of course the screw-on type. I think my scan of the original 1962 leaflet is here somewhere and has been used in at least one book. Notice the spelling? Which you have correctly used, but Bell Music had it wrong from at least 1961! The slip-on type fitted to mine would only be of use if you never had the heel of your right hand anywhere near it!
You wouldn't believe the amount of "house work" that has stacked up - like today was re-waterproofing the flat roof kitchen/diner extension. Waddaya mean - pay someone to do it? I'm an expert and know everything! As my wife says "I knew I married Mr. Right, but I didn't know his first name was 'Always' ". 