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Originally Posted by Zissou Intern
I converted a Blueridge BR140A for lap slide after I saw a converted old Guild with extra high action. At first I just used a metal extension nut. Then I made a new nut and taller saddle. Both were flared, with a slight trapezoid shape to a add bit of string spacing. The bridge was about an 1/8” taller than “normal”. I glued that in with Titebond. It was tuned to DADGAD. It played great and sounded different than the hollow neck and reso I had back then.
I sold all three along the way, but that’s the one I’d like to have back, as it was very versatile. I wonder how it it held up. Most BRs are solidly built, so I am guessing the top didn’t belly too much.
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Thanks for the reply. Did you feel any significant difference in sustain when you made a new nut and taller saddle?