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Alvarez 5014 Acoustic that needs bridge reset . I believe at least ( 1 ) Brace has popped loose . I think its early 70's Ser # is 22223 . Should be a good sounding guitar when minor repairs are done.

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Nice find. These old Japanese Alvarez's are pretty decent guitars.

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Ive been reading up a bit on these and , several have said the same thing . That it was one of the better sounding guitars for the money in its day . even with the bridge pulled up it sounds good now . I am anxious to see how she sounds completely repaired .

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The truth will set you free , But FIRST, it will probably Piss you Off !
Creativity is allowing yourself to make Mistakes, Art is knowing which ones to Keep !
The Saddest thing anyone can do , is push a Loyal Person to the point that they Dont Care Anymore
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you didn't say whether this is a customer's axe or your own. either way, since the bridge has to come off, and if you cn sell the customer, my preference would be to fit a new bridge to get rid of the execrable adjustable saddle. or fill the slot and fit conventional saddle. alternatively just simply can the metal monstrousity and fit an oversized saddle.

either way the tone and volume will inprove dramaticly.

This is Mine , I picked it up for $60.00 Repaired it should be worth $250- $350 Range, But I believe I may keep this one .

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The Taking Of Offense Is the Life Course Of The Stupid One !
Wanna Leave a Better Planet for our Kids? How about Working on BETTER KIDS for our Planet !
Forgiveness is the ability to accept an apology that you will probably NEVER GET
The truth will set you free , But FIRST, it will probably Piss you Off !
Creativity is allowing yourself to make Mistakes, Art is knowing which ones to Keep !
The Saddest thing anyone can do , is push a Loyal Person to the point that they Dont Care Anymore
Never met a STRONG person who had an EASY past !
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since it is yours and price resistance from a client is not an issue, at the least fill the slot and route a 1/8" slot and fit a new bone saddle. better yet, make a new bridge and do the same.