Uh oh! Looks like a classic case of a lifting bridge on an acoustic guitar. Fret not folks. If your bridge is lifting it's most likely not the end of the world. Most of the time they can be repaired with minimal overall effect on sound or "mojo".
It's important to note that before we can properly fix a lifted bridge, we must first try and understand why the bridge has kicked up in the first place.
Bridges can lift for a variety of reasons including issues with humidity, loose braces, a "positive neck pitch" after neck reset, or even a thinned out bridge from previous repair work in an attempt to avoid a neck reset. All of these variables can help paint a picture and determine whether the bridge itself can be salvaged, or if other work is necessary before a bridge reglue can be done.
Here's a fine example of an acoustic guitar with a lifting bridge. Even in severe cases where the bridge has torn the soundboard up with it, a sturdy repair can usually be done via patience and a steady hand. Obviously there are exceptions to this.
