Replacing the bridge of my Gibson B45-12

I used a Taylor 355 on most of the tunes on this CD

I used the Taylor LKSM-12 on all tunes on this CD. The guitar was tuned down 2 whole steps

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The back is off	The bridge plate is in bad shape	Ready for the patch Yes, that is a hole
The spruce patch from underneath	Carved out spruce to pop up through the hole we carved	The maple bridge plate fits over the new patch Notice 2 thin spruce pieces pinned while the glue drying
Detail of maple plate over spruce patch The small square of spruce reinforces a split in the soundboard	Notice the stains from new glue along the braces Bridge Doctor is vertical post Under it is the plate	Maple bridge plate over the patch JDL Bridge Doctor signed and ready for reassembly
Gluing the back

For years the bridge on my Gibson 12-string has been lifting up. I put a tailpiece on it, and tried the bridge doctor, but here I finally do it right. Popped the back off and get right in there and fix it.

You can hear this guitar here. Look for "Salute to Lightnin'"

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