JLD Bridge Doctor

Bridge Doctor is the BOMB!!! I bought a second-hand Yamaha 12-string guitar several years ago and watched as it slowly developed a major belly bulge that even a starvation diet wouldn't cure. More recently, the bridge began to separate from the top. I finally got a luthier's estimate for a repair....$$$$ - OUCH!!! It was way more than the guitar was worth. A friend told me about the Bridge Doctor - so - what the heck... I had nothing to lose. I took my time and carefully thought out the installation.
It was not extremely difficult - however it is not something to rush into unprepared either. My guitar had a fairly shallow body that required some trimming of the device. I did add a little glue underneath the loose edge of the bridge before snugging it down with the screw. Voila! The Bridge Doctor drew the bridge back down flush and essentially eliminate the belly bulge. As a precaution, I did opt for light-gauge strings and tuned the guitar down a step. So far, so good..... the guitar was salvaged and plays as good as it ever did. The Bridge Doctor get an unequivocal "thumbs up" from me - recommended highly....

I used this device to flatten the top of my Ibanez 12 string which was bulging below the bridge. As advertised it installed in about a half hour and works perfectly. Guitar now has beautiful action and more sustain. I save about $200 on the repair by installing the Bridge Doctor myself.

I've used the screw mount bridge doctor over the years on several guitars. It is effective and simple to install.

My 35 year old Guild D-25 was about to die from a lifting bridge. While doing homework on the fix I found the JLD system on this site. The job was done in 20 minutes. I was stunned, this gizmo flatten the top, fixed the lifting bridge, corrected the action and added violin like sustain. I could not be happier. I'm ordering two more soon.
the folks at JLD were very helpful. My cat lost the special screw, they sent one out fast. Every guitar player should know about this thing

My buddies Alvarez Yarieri's top was cracked behind the bridge. He didn't want to alter or replace the top because the guitar sounds awesome. The action was also pretty high so I suggested the JLD bridge doctor. After installing and adjusting the unit the action is much lower, the tone is as sweet as ever, and it is much louder. My buddy couldn't be happier. Thanks again Stew Mac.

I installed this on a 70s Yamaha with a laminated top that was pulled up. The JLD worked as advertised and pulled the top right down. I think the guitar has less bottom end now, however its only been a couple of weeks. I doubt if the guitar will ever sound the same, but at least it's much easier to play with the lower action.

I have a Yamaha FG260 12 string. The belly bulge was so bad I couldn't begin to get the strings low enough to enjoy playing. I shortened the bridge and the belly bulge was so high that some of the strings went right over the bridge. The Bridge doctor pulled the belly flat and also improved the sound of the 12 string. It used to be so brassy that it was not enjoyable.

Now it is more balanced and sweeter, a bit lighter and far more usable. I thought the guitar was bulging beyond reasonable costs to repair. The Bridge Dr was something I could easily so myself. Thank you for having them on hand.

I recently bought a bridge doctor to sort out an old 60's epiphone acoustic, which had bellied and sunk near the soundhole. It was the first time I had tried one and it worked great. Much better now with no adverse effect to the tone. I have bought another one for a 50,s gibson LG0, which has the same problem. I highly recommend fitting one to rectify this or similar problems.

I have redeemed my Fender 12 string and a six string Alvarez, both with the JLD Bridge Doctor brass pin mount system. I opted however to use only one brass pin and reinstalled the other original pins. I did not trust the brass pins with the nuts to stay tight and was afraid to tighten then enough to hold because the shaft was a good deal smaller than the holes for the original pins, letting the brass pins lean with the stress of tuning to pitch. I guess I'm just pickey that way but like things tight. As for the intonation and restoration to a perfectly FLATTOP, I couldn't be happier.

Good economical product. I used this to repair a bridge bow on a friend's Goya guitar. It pulled the majority of the bowing out and improved the guitar's tone. Though the guitar was an old beater I repaired it for sentimental reasons and I'm sure I extended the guitars life for another 5 to 10 years.
Be careful when counter sinking the screw mount hole to prevent cracking the bridge. I recommend this product and will use it again.