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Originally Posted by Rudy4
Hi Bruce,
I'm curious why you tied the ball end strings. There must have been a reason why you opted for that?
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It has always been my understanding that the bridges on classical nylon string guitars were not designed for ball-end strings.
I have seen where the continuous use of ball-ends on these bridges damages and enlarges the holes at the rear and weakens the structure to the point that the top of the bridge breaks off.
That guitar pictured is now 48 years old and has always used tied strings - bridge and string holes are still in excellent condition.
I did own a Taylor 422 steel string with a pinless bridge but I'm guessing they use a much harder wood than most classical nylon string guitars.