Question re fitting new Bridal straps to 1974 Fender Rhodes 88

[Julian]

All,

After the Bridal Strap is fitted over the prong in the damper arm & the strap is pulled down to the base of the prong, is it necessary to use a dab of glue to secure the bridal strap in place on the damper arm?

If so what adhesive should be used?

Thank you in advance for any advice !

Kind Regards

Julian

[goldphinga]

Nope- no need. The straps should hold securely.

[Fred]

I will add that I always bend the prong upwards after fitting the bridle strap as a preventative measure.

[Julian]

Gents,

Thank you for your input, I'm busy renewing all 88 bridal straps, together with the damper arms & felts.

Bending the prong sounds like good practice, however the vinyl part of the bridal strap is too long to allow this. The straps seem very secure tho...

[Julian]

My progress so far. I'm very pleased with the results, but would welcome any comments, advice or opinions....

[ununiform]

How did you remove the old straps? Mine are glued in place. I'd like to see if I can dissolve it with alcohol or something.