Where to get string-through like on this Kauer guitar?

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Where to get string-through like on this Kauer guitar?

Post by scheissami » Fri May 20, 2022 12:29 pm

Anyone know where to purchase this? Does Kauer make their own? Much nicer than the ones I found on StewMac and other sites on the interwebs, also looks easier to flush mount...

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Re: Where to get string-through like on this Kauer guitar?

Post by Stereordinary » Fri May 20, 2022 1:40 pm

Hipshot makes them.
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Re: Where to get string-through like on this Kauer guitar?

Post by scheissami » Fri May 20, 2022 4:55 pm

I can’t find them on their website… Maybe I’m just being obtuse?

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Post by Gordon » Fri May 20, 2022 5:45 pm

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Post by Gordon » Fri May 20, 2022 6:14 pm

Less identical but very cool, from forumite Cross Guitars: https://www.shapeways.com/product/3UXQM ... rule-plate
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Re: Where to get string-through like on this Kauer guitar?

Post by jvin248 » Sat May 21, 2022 4:51 am

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Do you 'need' string-through?

I find changing strings on a string-through model is like flopping a dead fish back and forth. I much prefer top-loading bridges.

String-through string changes are a good way to start off that Relic paint chipping exercise ;)

If you cannot find that part ... you can make a plate or block with holes through it. Hardware store strip of brass or steel, a drill press with a good set of drills. A little router jig for the body. Easy.

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Re: Where to get string-through like on this Kauer guitar?

Post by Stereordinary » Sat May 21, 2022 6:31 am

scheissami wrote:
Fri May 20, 2022 4:55 pm
I can’t find them on their website… Maybe I’m just being obtuse?
For some reason they’ve never advertised them. I always had to call orders in over the phone to get them.
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Re: Where to get string-through like on this Kauer guitar?

Post by bodhi » Sun May 22, 2022 2:25 am

Schaller has a similar part, though it's probably mostly just more expensive than the links provided above... Though any Schaller part I've ever come across is machined really well:

https://schaller.info/en/replacement-ki ... chor-plate
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Re: Where to get string-through like on this Kauer guitar?

Post by dren68 » Sun May 22, 2022 7:53 am

I was considering this for a project a while back and came across these on the web.

https://graingerguitarparts.com/product ... mm-spacing

https://www.delisleguitar.com/shop/de-l ... -aluminum/

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Re: Where to get string-through like on this Kauer guitar?

Post by scheissami » Mon May 23, 2022 11:45 pm

Thanks, all. Lots of good options to explore!

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Re: Where to get string-through like on this Kauer guitar?

Post by scheissami » Mon Jun 20, 2022 3:36 pm

So, to provide some follow up for posterity:

The string plate on the pictured Kauer is indeed made by Hipshot. It’s available if you call to place an order $56/each.

I think I may go with the Schaller, as there’s not an additional flange it will be easier to flush mount. Even with shipping from Europe it works out cheaper than the Hipshot (as an aside, anyone know of any US retailers that would sell this? I couldn’t find one with my weak Google skills).

Thanks, all!

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