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Originally Posted by Thomas Erickson
Ken -
So you assume that if the bar is left as-is, the top will sink under the tension of modern strings? And that ultimately it is better to go ahead and fit a new, stronger bar?
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No, I don't assume that BUT, if the bar is angled more outwards in the lower bout it will spread the sound much better. The current Bar whether integral or not should be replaced while the bass is apart. This is the best and easiest time to do it. Why take the chance?