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sharkydude50 03-02-2010 12:00 PM

Re-routing a saddle slot in a wooden bridge
 
I have an older (80's) wooden bridge (that I love) that is routed for a rather thin/narrow saddle that I would like to remove from the guitar and have the saddle slot re-routed for a slightly wider saddle. Is this possible, or should/do I have to just get a new bridge with a wider saddle slot already cut?

mishmannah 03-02-2010 01:17 PM

You are able to rout the slot to make it wider, but you'll need a dremel-type tool and a jig to make sure the job is done properly.

http://www.stewmac.com/freeinfo/Jigs/i-4043.html

It probably would be easier to fill in the slot and rerout - just make sure you find the same wood as your bridge to ensure a good finish.

I know you are not converting the saddle, but here is a how-to link.

http://www.frets.com/fretspages/Musi.../leftconv.html

Are you wanting a wider saddle to compensate the guitar properly?

sharkydude50 03-02-2010 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mishmannah (Post 2146352)
Are you wanting a wider saddle to compensate the guitar properly?

Exactly. The saddle (and it's for a 12 string) is about as thin a one as I have seen on any guitar, much less a 12er!

BTW- Thanks for the links too!

arie 03-03-2010 12:27 PM

If you're carefull you can rout the bridge while it's still attached. no need to remove it.


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