HELP! - Lost Burns Sonic Parts!

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HELP! - Lost Burns Sonic Parts!

Postby Lost Sonic Boy » 14 Aug 2012, 17:55

Hi Folks

I'm a huge fan of pure clean Burns sounds and I have a cracking little early Burns Sonic that I love. I usually play it through a Selmer which sounds great as well. Excellent for recording. Anyway, a few months ago I took the guitar to bits to fully restore and I have foolishly, stupidly, frustratingly misplaced some parts. I have been repeatedly kicking myself but its not really helping ;)

I've lost the bridge, the pickup mounting screws, and the little rubber washers that the screws go through (although these were close to being totally perished). I have everything else, but of course, at the mo can't play the guitar :cry:

Does anyone out there have any spares or know anywhere in UK/EU/Worldwide that they may be sourced?, I would be very grateful for any help or info.

I'm new to this forum and am enjoying exploring it. Thanks for your time.
Best wishes
Mark
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Re: HELP! - Lost Burns Sonic Parts!

Postby JimN » 14 Aug 2012, 19:06

You ought to be able to get replacement screws at any good hardware store.

UK, 1960-ish, they're probably going to be BSF threads. Try a few that look the right size... But go slowly .. Don't get them cross-threaded.

It might be possible to use small electrical grommets for the rubber springs. Or, at a pinch, use a Strat pickup spring, cut to the right length with pair of snips.

Bridge? You won't get an exact replacement, but http://www.axesrus.com might have something you can use as a better alternative.
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Re: HELP! - Lost Burns Sonic Parts!

Postby Lost Sonic Boy » 14 Aug 2012, 21:46

Thanks for the help, I don't have a clue about screw names/brands/numbers so that's useful info.

I was going to give a Bigsby Sorkin bridge a go, so will see if axesrus have one or summat similar. Cheers

(Forgot to say in my original post if anyone reading this thread needs any Harmony guitar parts I have spares so give me a shout.)
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Re: HELP! - Lost Burns Sonic Parts!

Postby Billyboygretsch » 05 Jan 2013, 17:08

Did you sort your problem out did you try Adeson or Burns. StewMac have very similar items

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