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I would be looking to make something similar in brass, shouldn't be too difficult
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I would start with a rectangular block roughly the right size and cut it into a P shape. Then you have 3 holes to drill, and one to tap.
First hole on the stem on the P should allow the trem arm bolt to pass through.
Second hole goes right in the eye of the P. This should be the same size as the pin coming out the side of the tailpiece.
You have a choice on the third hole. Vintage correct needs a hole right on the top corner of the P, then tapped for a small bolt. You then need to saw a kerf so this bolt will tighten the eye of the P and hold it onto the pin. Should be obvious where this goes from the pics.
The alternative is to move this hole round the curve of the P and drill straight through to the hole of the P. then tap for a grub screw holds the block onto the tailpiece pin
In terms of finishing. Getting it plated would be a pain in the ass, but brass can be aged with vinegar and aluminium with bleach. It wouldn't be vintage correct, but wouldn't stand out as being wrong either.
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