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Osmar PA -> How to do a bridge? (Apr. 16 2014 11:02:16)

I would like to know some clues of how to do a bridge, using few resources of tools.
Thank you very much.
Osmar - Brazil



C. Vega -> RE: How to do a bridge? (Apr. 16 2014 13:22:40)

I've never done a bridge but I have done it under a bridge.



Osmar PA -> RE: How to do a bridge? (Apr. 16 2014 13:49:34)

I didn't understand what you wrote.
Osmar - Brazil



Morante -> RE: How to do a bridge? (Apr. 16 2014 13:49:58)

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I've never done a bridge but I have done it under a bridge.



¡Ole! Me too, great fun[:D]

But a bridge can be made by hand with a saw, formón and sandpaper. Usually a fixed saw will cut the slot for the bone, but all can be done by hand (with difficulty). The bone slot must be absolutely flat and the bridge can be slightly curved to the dome of the top. No tools make it more time consuming, but not imposible. You could also buy them from Madinter[:D]



Morante -> RE: How to do a bridge? (Apr. 16 2014 15:00:54)



Here is a video, in English. A flamenco bridge is slightly different.



constructordeguitarras -> RE: How to do a bridge? (Apr. 16 2014 19:36:18)

The video above looks good. Note that it is for making a classical guitar bridge.

For a flamenco guitar, I recommend that the thickest parts of the bridge be 0.25 inch and the wings 0.125 inch thick. Also that a valley be excavated between the tie block and the ramp that slopes up to the saddle, so that the string holes can exit the tie block low down. Another feature to consider is to have the top of the tie block slope down towards the saddle. Both of the latter features are so that the break-over angle of the strings from the saddle can be sharper.



SephardRick -> RE: How to do a bridge? (Apr. 16 2014 21:32:44)

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Another feature to consider is to have the top of the tie block slope down towards the saddle. Both of the latter features are so that the break-over angle of the strings from the saddle can be sharper.


Would that help keeping the strings from moving sideways on top of the saddle?

-Rick



constructordeguitarras -> RE: How to do a bridge? (Apr. 16 2014 23:36:54)

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Another feature to consider is to have the top of the tie block slope down towards the saddle. Both of the latter features are so that the break-over angle of the strings from the saddle can be sharper.


Would that help keeping the strings from moving sideways on top of the saddle?


I never heard of this problem before. The sharper break-over angle makes it sound better. It does cause more downward pressure of the string on the saddle, so it might do what you ask too.



Osmar PA -> RE: How to do a bridge? (Apr. 17 2014 13:01:19)

Thank you very much to all for the help.
Osmar - Brazil



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