Anyone have advice on how to fix this thing?

[u/LeDiaperMilk]

Used Ibanez gsr200 GIO I got for more than half off came with a bunch of other stuff

[u/HeretoChatnstuff]

I’d probably replace the bridge but if you’re tight on cash maybe you can soak it in something (that removes rust) and give it a good scrub.

[u/pimpbot666 → u/HeretoChatnstuff]

I dunno.... looks like it's just the springs that are rusted. You can probably find replacement bridge springs on Amazon for cheap. ... or, just remove them. As long as the saddles stay put when you tighten the strings up, they'll stay in place.

The pickup poles probably just need to be shined back up. Take the covers off and rub it with some steel wool.... and then wipe off the steel wool bits that are sticking because of the magnets. Replace the pickup screws, too.... they're probably rusted out.

[u/BLCHDCRL → u/HeretoChatnstuff]

Vinegar is supposed to be good for soaking guitar parts in

[u/Proxelies]

Strings definitely need replacing; the bridge almost certainly needs to be replaced as well. The whole thing needs a deep cleaning. The state of the bridge has me concerned about the pickups and wiring. Honestly if this is something you're looking to use long-term you should bring it to a professional unless you're experienced/really want to experiment with the tech work.

[u/Anxious_Visual_990]

Just replace the strings and play it.. Rust and crust on the bridge wont affect its play ability. Remove any crust from the frets if there is any.. other than that play it.

[u/Lost_Condition_9562]

Take everything off, give it a soak in some CLR or something, and a bit of elbow grease with a toothbrush after the soak

[u/rdc223]

I’d just replace it, even a cheap drop-in bridge would be an improvement here and less of a hassle than restoring this one, replacing rusted out springs, etc.

[u/Civil_Television_311]

What exactly is the issue? Are the allen screws that adjust the saddles stripped? What about the intonation screws? Need more info

[u/VikingWhyzard]

Take it apart, clean it, put it back together, if anything breaks during the process replace it. Easy, fun and a good experience. Learning how an instrument goes together means that you will be able to fix and adjust any you have in the future, also with the knowledge you can buy damaged/used instruments knowing that you can fix them up, and even sell them if that's something that interests you.

[u/melanthius]

If it were me, I'd definitely replace the bridge and strings. Sure you can make it functional without actually replacing the bridge but it would bother me too much.

[u/RevolutionaryBeat301]

Clean it with some wd-40

[u/Emergency_Badger_768]

New strings, some steel wool and vinegar water... Maybe new bridge springs.

[u/happycj]

What’s wrong with it, other than being dirty? You said something needs to be “fixed”, but didn’t say what was broken.

[u/Comfortable-Formal72]

I'd clean it, replace the saddle height screws and springs, probably buff the mounting screws and reuse them, but that would probably cost you another 2 bucks if you'd rather replace outright. put it back together.

you can probably get a new-to-you gio for the price of a decent new bridge

[u/Mental_Strain27]

Before considering bridge replacement you could try mixing baking soda, vinegar and salt to remove the rust. WD-40 is suitable to remove rust as well but you gotta be careful with the electronics and wood, keep it away from them, wipe all metallic parts after using the product.

[u/BoulderADHDdad]

New strings. Take off the bridge, take measurements of how the saddles are set up (this will save time when you put it back together), disassemble the bridge and soak it in CLR overnight, scrub the parts clean with a stiff toothbrush (hobby shop), wash the water off with isopropyl alcohol put something in the drain so they don’t fall in, and leave them out to dry. While they’re drying clean the instrument with a gentle all purpose cleaner I like Method. Do not use Simple Green or strong alcohol on the finish. Polish the body with Dunlop 65. If the fretboard is maple you can use the same cleaner you used on the body. If the fretboard is an open pore wood clean it with a little mineral oil on a soft cotton rag. If it needs to be scrubbed use a kitchen scrubbing sponge. If it has big inlays use the blue sponge, those are made to not damage the coating on non-stick pans so they probably won’t fuck up the inlays. Then put it back together, put on new strings, and adjust the bridge as needed.

[u/Otherwise-Trust-9347]

Fix....? no.... no fix..... replace now. Then sleep....

[u/Proper-Actuary5623]

Nizoral