Adding a Tailpiece

[Jerryc41]

I recently bought a Kala JTE archtop tenor. I'm considering adding a tailpiece to make it look more authentic. I realize that I would have to replace the bridge and deal with the surface under it, but that's okay. Is there any major reason that I shouldn't attempt this?

 

[VintageGibson]

I recently bought a Kala JTE archtop tenor. I'm considering adding a tailpiece to make it look more authentic. I realize that I would have to replace the bridge and deal with the surface under it, but that's okay. Is there any major reason that I shouldn't attempt this?

Unless you are into DIY you may have difficulty finding components of the correct size.
I suspect most parts of that size will be designed for Mandolins, the floating bridge shaped at the base for archtop, tailpiece only suitable for loop-end metal strings.
Vintage

 

[Jerryc41]

Unless you are into DIY you may have difficulty finding components of the correct size.
I suspect most parts of that size will be designed for Mandolins, the floating bridge shaped at the base for archtop, tailpiece only suitable for loop-end metal strings.
Vintage

Thanks. That's something to think about. I made a banjo uke with a homemade wooden tailpiece.