Broken Bridge :'(

stephiscool · Jul 21, 2018

I opened up my ukulele today to find that part of my bridge had broken off. I'm really sad, as I just got this ukulele one month ago from the ukulele site and it's been amazing. I ordered this uke in April and waited two months for it due to permitting issues to ship rosewood, so I'm really devastated.
It's a Cordoba 35-TS-CE and I had it in its hard case flat on the floor and no one touched it since I last played it. There is also a dent in the case above the position where the bridge broke off, so I guess it exploded in there.
Any ideas what might have caused this? Also any advice on how to get this repaired?

Thanks

Link for picture of bridge:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/14b9qRAphapPqzHn8

Link for picture on day of shipment arrival:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/uA26i8LLR2u4fhiE9

John Colter · Jul 21, 2018

It looks to be the result of an unfortunate configuration of the grain in that area of the bridge. Wood is a natural product. These things happen. A sure-fire guarantee claim, I'd say.

John Colter.

Camsuke · Jul 21, 2018

Contact the vendor, they are awesome people and I'm sure they will sort it out

Swamp Yankee · Jul 21, 2018

What they said ^^^

BlackBearUkes · Jul 21, 2018

The easiest solution is to remove the remaining wood where the wood has broken off and make a string through style bridge. This type of bridge design is prone to this type of break. Sorry about that.

spongeuke · Jul 22, 2018

I've done some "string though the bridge style" repairs on blown out slots on vintage Martins to the chagrin of purists. I like it, looks nice and is a more durable solution.

UkeStuff · Jul 22, 2018

It is a new uke, and this isn’t a common problem...clearly not a user issue. I’d contact either The Ukulele Site or Córdoba and inquire about a warranty repair. Bridges can be replaced—and bridges popping off is a common issue.

stephiscool · Jul 23, 2018

Thanks everyone for your replies. I emailed the ukulele site, so hopefully they will get back to me soon.

strumsilly · Aug 6, 2018

spongeuke said:
I've done some "string though the bridge style" repairs on blown out slots on vintage Martins to the chagrin of purists. I like it, looks nice and is a more durable solution.

thinking of doing that to a newly acquired old timer. If I drill in the right place I don't think anyone will be able to tell. better than a new bridge that won't match.

Camsuke · Aug 6, 2018

strumsilly said:
thinking of doing that to a newly acquired old timer. If I drill in the right place I don't think anyone will be able to tell. better than a new bridge that won't match. View attachment 111059

That's exactly right, once the uke is converted you can't tell the difference

It's a wonderful solution & extremely practical

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