[backdrifter]

Thanks for the replies! Gotta love good old fashioned moral support! Yes, I agree, the guitar will be fully functional again after receiving a new (or repaired) tailpiece. I just think that unfortunately there is slim to no chance of getting a duplicate tailpiece unless I pay big bucks to have one custom made (not likely).

I just shot an email to Benedetto guitars via their website. I had a self-imposed issue with a Bambino that I owned once a few years ago and was very impressed with their response. Bob himself emailed me within a half hour of my inquiry and was very helpful. They certainly don't owe me anything on this 7 year old instrument that I am not the original owner of, but any assistance they provide will certainly be appreciated.

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