ES-3 second build custom.

[DarkMark]

Hinge? Just nail it to the top.

You could always cut down a flat metal hinged tail piece (not the rod type that you've already got), so you could glue + screw the metal piece underneath the wood.

But as you are going for a tailpiece where the strings drop in from the top, then you don't really need a hinge as such (as you won't need to lift the tailpiece to help slot the strings through the holes), just a metal bracket bent to an appropriate angle.

In fact, looking around for a suitable example I came across this, which might give you some ideas: http://www.victorbakerguitars.com/bl...tar-tailpiece/

Hi Simon,
I think I’ve come to the same conclusion. Last night I ordered brass 300 x 19 x 1.6 mm. I was thinking of bending and attaching as you suggested. With that length and width I might even be able to attach an undercarriage strip to anchor the string ends. It won’t take long to arrive so I’ll think about it some more when I see what l am dealing with.

PS I’ve been unable to source a brass hinge thick enough for the job.