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10-05-2011, 02:32 PM
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Take me to the Bridge
Hello,
Here are a couple shots of the bridge being made. Nine years ago I purposely did not create a jig for making bridges because I wanted it to "evolve" as I developed my designs. It really did go through a lot of changes and refinements and now 9 years later my skill in making these has improved to the point where I just don't want to use a jig!    I have a slight offset on the end pins and the bridge "belly" is ramped which reduces weight and increases the string break angle over the saddle. The ramp also allows me to vary the end pin distance from the saddle without affecting that break angle. Thanks for viewing!
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Mark Hatcher www.hatcherguitars.com “"A conclusion is the place where you got tired of thinking". Steven Wright Last edited by Mark Hatcher; 10-08-2011 at 04:30 PM. 
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10-07-2011, 02:44 PM
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I've got a rough cut on the neck so here are a couple pics   Thanks for checking it out!
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10-09-2011, 03:49 AM
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I'm enjoying putting this together and have been really surprised and happy with the response I've gotten so far. I'm thinking I should add a version of this thread to my web site. My wife suggested I offer a photo album of "baby pictures" when I sell a guitar. Thanks Again!
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Mark Hatcher www.hatcherguitars.com “"A conclusion is the place where you got tired of thinking". Steven Wright
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10-09-2011, 04:07 AM
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Great idea to include a CD of pics with the finished guitar Mark.
I am also enjoying this thread immensely and appreciate the time and effort it takes to also present wonderful images of the build - thank you,
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10-10-2011, 08:42 PM
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10-11-2011, 06:55 PM
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Thanks for your comments and suggestions everyone.
One thing I find is true in building a guitar is the construction starts out pretty fast. It doesn't take long to close the box and it begins looking like a guitar pretty early on. I get anxious to see it finished. This is the time to really slow down. Taking the time now is really important to the final outcome. I do not use jigs or CNC to cut necks. My favorite part of building a guitar is carving and shaping the neck in the "open air". Here are two pictures of the heel with the heel cap on in back and front views.  
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Mark Hatcher www.hatcherguitars.com “"A conclusion is the place where you got tired of thinking". Steven Wright
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10-11-2011, 07:11 PM
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Very nice Mark! REALLY looking forward to seeing this under finish the color is going to really explode I predict!
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Rod True, aspiring luthier My current project A guitar I built for my Father in Law The Celtic Beauty - The Epic Journey True SJ - #9
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10-12-2011, 07:52 AM
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Oh man , just more motivation to finish sealing up my shop!
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"And from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace." John 1:16 90' American Strat Customized/W Working Bridge Soon my own acoustic build..... https://www.facebook.com/pages/Blue-...78294772235384 The business my wife and I own. No school like the Old school!
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