Arches in bridge and nut

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edgar884

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Arches in bridge and nut

I thought some might want to see this, I love the way it gave my guitar more seperation of tone for each string. Any thoughts.

Cervantes Santos Hernandez Style.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date May 16 2007 13:03:11

edgar884

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RE: Arches in bridge and nut (in reply to edgar884)

and.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date May 16 2007 13:04:48

edgar884

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RE: Arches in bridge and nut (in reply to edgar884)

and.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date May 16 2007 13:06:10

JBASHORUN

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RE: Arches in bridge and nut (in reply to edgar884)

There was a thread about this sort of thing somewhere a while ago. EXCEPT the arches were UNDERNEATH instead of on top. So they were on the underside of the saddle that is hidden in the slot- that way you don't see the arches when the saddle is in place. Apparently it improves the tone, but by how much is debatable.

Jb

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date May 16 2007 13:32:50

edgar884

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RE: Arches in bridge and nut (in reply to edgar884)

Well after I did it, I noticed a big diference in my guitars sound. It made it brighter louder and gave it more clarity. Seemed to give it a little more slack too for some reason.

It also looks kinda cool.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date May 16 2007 13:47:52

JBASHORUN

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RE: Arches in bridge and nut (in reply to edgar884)

I couldn't find the original thread... I know its around here somewhere. But here's the link to info on this technique:

http://www.schrammguitars.com/gilbertbridge.html

Jb

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date May 16 2007 21:07:57