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Blondie#2 -> Converting 6 hole bridge to 12 (Mar. 12 2013 14:49:20)

I am about to take my Ricardo Sanchis to my guitar tech to have six extra holes drilled, mainly due to the poor break angle I am getting (top E is almost horizontal over saddle).

Just wanted to check whether there was any reason I should not do this, or be cautious? Some threads on Delcamp mentioned changing the mass of the bridge, which could affect tone, but are 6 tiny holes really going to make that much difference?

...and if anyone is thinking of suggesting bridge bone beads as an alternative, please see other recent thread on the subject.



Sean -> RE: Converting 6 hole bridge to 12 (Mar. 12 2013 15:04:47)

Nothing to worry about, if it is done by someone competent. Weight change won't be an issue, and with a break angle that bad I predict only an improvement in sound.



tele -> RE: Converting 6 hole bridge to 12 (Mar. 12 2013 16:38:57)

just make sure when drilling there will be some kind of a stopper for the drill when it comes out from the new hole



Blondie#2 -> RE: Converting 6 hole bridge to 12 (Mar. 13 2013 12:37:34)

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ORIGINAL: Sean
Nothing to worry about, if it is done by someone competent. Weight change won't be an issue, and with a break angle that bad I predict only an improvement in sound.


Thanks - is it possible to do this job without removing the bridge? I can't envisage how this would work without a very long drill bit.



Alain Moisan -> RE: Converting 6 hole bridge to 12 (Mar. 13 2013 15:31:49)

Here is some examples of how it can be done.

http://www.classicalguitardelcamp.com/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=72227



Sean -> RE: Converting 6 hole bridge to 12 (Mar. 13 2013 16:03:50)

I've done it twice with an extension, it's not a complicated procedure. The extra holes don't have to be as accurate as the regular string holes; not having the holes in a perfect horizontal alignment, may even reduce the chance of the tie block cracking.



tele -> RE: Converting 6 hole bridge to 12 (Mar. 13 2013 17:36:38)

quote:

ORIGINAL: Sean

I've done it twice with an extension, it's not a complicated procedure. The extra holes don't have to be as accurate as the regular string holes; not having the holes in a perfect horizontal alignment, may even reduce the chance of the tie block cracking.

its common to drill them slightly above to avoid cracking and facilitate the tie better



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