Bridge Dimensions
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Bridge Dimensions
I'm building a jig to cut the saddle slot on a bridge. I'll also use it to drill the bridge pin holes as well. If possible, I would like to be able to use it on pyramid width bridges as well as belly bridges. Pyramid bridges are typically 1" wide. I don't have a belly bridge on-hand.......are they typically 1.5" wide? Seems I remember the belly adds 1/2" but I'm not sure.
Thanks!
Thanks!
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Re: Bridge Dimensions
Anyone have a Martin belly bridge that could measure from front of the bridge to the back in the center at the deepest part of the belly?
Slacker......
Re: Bridge Dimensions
Mine is 7/16"
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Re: Bridge Dimensions
Martin,
I think Darryl wants to know the width front to back at the centerline, like following the top seam right down the middle.
Righto Darryl?
Darryl, why not design your own belly bridge, and then use your own dimension??
Kevin
I think Darryl wants to know the width front to back at the centerline, like following the top seam right down the middle.
Righto Darryl?
Darryl, why not design your own belly bridge, and then use your own dimension??
Kevin
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Re: Bridge Dimensions
Bridges ala Martin will be from as low as 5/16 to as high as 7/16 . On average I see .410 on the thickest part of the bridge behind the Bass E . I like to sand them to .350 and allow 1/2 inch string height . Get it close to that and you will be ok. Do you have the neck on and know what the final set up will be ?
John Hall
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president of Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans
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Blues Creek Guitars Inc
Authorized CF Martin Repair Center
president of Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans
http://www.bluescreekguitars.com
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Re: Bridge Dimensions
John,
Darryl wants to know the width;front to back at the center of the bridge.
Kevin
Darryl wants to know the width;front to back at the center of the bridge.
Kevin
Re: Bridge Dimensions
Yep, and mine is 7/16". I used my digital caliper w fractions. it said 7/16".Kevin Sjostrand wrote:Martin,
I think Darryl wants to know the width front to back at the centerline, like following the top seam right down the middle.
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Re: Bridge Dimensions
Darryl,
Martin does not build bridges, they make guitars.
Heh heh heh
Martin does not build bridges, they make guitars.
Heh heh heh
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Re: Bridge Dimensions
No, it has to be something like 1.5".
Martin, it looks like you are giving the thickness dimension.
Kevin
Martin, it looks like you are giving the thickness dimension.
Kevin
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Re: Bridge Dimensions
Darren