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height of straight edge over bridge
Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2014 9:06 pm
by Danny
Guys, I have read that the ideal height of a straight edge over your bridge with frets in should be 0.031 to 0.0625. Unfortunately, my project is coming in at 0.070. I have not yet glued the bridge on and i have a bolt on neck. my question is, am i close enough? What would be the consequences of this large of a gap?
Thanks Danny
Re: height of straight edge over bridge
Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2014 9:30 pm
by johnnparchem
A bit of extra saddle will show to get the action you need, but it does not seem that much off. I am not sure what your bridge height is. On a steel string I like the strings to be about 14 mm off the sound board at the saddle. I want my bridge tall enough so there is a bit more saddle in the slot than out of the slot.
Re: height of straight edge over bridge
Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2014 6:31 am
by tippie53
if you have a .375 bridge I don't see .070 being that bad as I shoot for a 1/16 to .100 . If you are doing a through saddle I would be more concerned but a drop in you should be ok.
Re: height of straight edge over bridge
Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2014 7:37 am
by Danny
Thanks guys. I can breathe a little easier now!
Re: height of straight edge over bridge
Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2014 7:43 am
by tippie53
On thing I should have added is that when you make a guitar allow the bridge a little extra as it is easier to adjust the bridge to the final height. Also watch your RH as that is the one variable that can cause headaches.
Post some pictures of your process , we would love to see it.