D-200CE-12NT : Buy cheap, buy twice

2 years ago

The saddle on the bridge is tilted and it will eventually break the tuning and then the bridge. This is not great, because of the tension the 12 strings put on the saddle. This is what happened to my other 6-string guitar of the same make. This time I noticed it early. In extreme cases push wood filling in between the bridge and the saddle, on the side of the neck. While it is hardening, keep pushing it in there until it hardens enough. Remove the microphone to have the saddle stay lower. Get a new saddle that fits with the bridge, if you can find one. Make a custom one. Apply some glue to the bridge on the neck side to slow down breakage of the bridge. Prepare to buy another guitar eventually, unless you want to go all in repairs.

Image Harley Benton D-200CE-12NT

Technical Data

  • Manufactured by Harley Benton
  • Released in 2004
  • Average price : $120
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