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Bridge Installation
I have new straightedges and a new method of determining bridge geometry.
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I have numbered drill bits that use as a gauge to find the exact dimension for the space from E string pin holes to straightedge.
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I like to use gauges instead of trying to interpret a ruler
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I am obsessed with precision lately. This is not bad. I also build model airplanes where precision geometry is important also.
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There's some real nice looking guitars on this web site: https://victoryguitarshop.com/
I guess that's you? -Mike |
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I have noticed my Rosewood bridges are higher than my Ebony ones. The straightedge is just clearing it. This neck angle ended up a little less than my target of .0425 above soundboard. It seems my neck had arced back a bit while I was doing the neck set. I should have checked it periodically.
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There are all kinds of ways of getting the bridge placement right. What I found that works for me is to use the center line to place the bridge left and right then I pull a piece of kite string tight from the e-string nut slot to the e-string pin hole on the bridge and observe where it lies over the fretboard. Then I do the same with the E-string and compare back and forth till it's right. All done by eye, quick and easy.
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Quote:
Steve
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Cole Clark Fat Lady Gretsch Electromatic Martin CEO7 Maton Messiah Taylor 814CE |
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Time to drill the holes.
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Dry run clamping. I made this clamping caul, it has evolved over the years to be used with 2 toggle bolts. I make sure it fits any new bridges I am using by attaching 80 grit to the bridge and doing some sanding. This bridge is Madagascar Rosewood.
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Bridge is glued down, time to work on the nut.
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A thought
Pete: Wing nuts and fender washers instead of toggle bolts? Meanwhile, I love it! Simple, secure, accurate, and functional.
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Is that a satin finish or do you glue down prior to finishing?
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