Bridge Plate thickness

thebolo · #1 05-09-2011, 10:24 AM

Hello,

I've got some black locust for the bridge plate on the guitar I'm working on. I was wondering about a general thickness? As in, how thin is too much, and how thick is too much. I know you wont be able to give me exact thickness, but some generalities would be really helpful. Thanks guys!

Bruce Sexauer · #2 05-09-2011, 10:44 AM

I am unfamiliar with the wood, but if it is hard enough for the job, then between 1/16 and 3/32 is the range I'm used to using.

thebolo · #3 05-09-2011, 10:47 AM

Its plenty hard. I've only used maple before, but I had access to some locust and I've read that it makes a good bridge plate, so I thought I would try it. Thanks for the answer. What kinds of woods do you use for the plate?

Laurent Brondel · #4 05-09-2011, 01:39 PM

Black locust works very well for bridgeplate material. Mine are .080" thick.

JohnM · #5 05-09-2011, 03:36 PM

I've been using .080-.095 depending on a few different things

gregg · #6 05-09-2011, 03:40 PM

.080ish for me too.

thebolo · #7 05-09-2011, 04:17 PM

Thats what I'll do then. Make it around 0.80. Thanks for the help guys!