Bridge question

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Zorro02

Posts: 151
Joined: Feb. 23 2007

Bridge question

I have taken the bone insert from the bridge, with the intention of inserting the original setup piece that has came with my guitar. Problem is I forgot which way it went in. The bone is tapered, which end do the bass strings sit on, is it the narrow end or the wider end?

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 10 2007 15:59:29

stephen hill

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Joined: Feb. 16 2004
From: La Herradura, Granada, Spain

RE: Bridge question (in reply to Zorro02)

hi zorro,

the bone should normally be higher on the bass side, with the angle on the saddle going down to where the strings come out of the tie block.
you'll here if you put it in wrong!

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 10 2007 16:13:08

Anders Eliasson

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RE: Bridge question (in reply to Zorro02)

The bone should also be angled so that the strings bend over the front. This way it ´s easy to see how it should be reinserted.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 10 2007 16:36:21