New Dreadnaught

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Kevin Sjostrand
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Re: New Dreadnaught

Post by Kevin Sjostrand »

What I am thinking is as long as the bridge remains securely glued down I don't think the repaired crack would or could " come apart" or lead to the bridge coming unglued.
Certainly if you're feeling unsure then I'd suggest making another one. Maybe better safe than sorry.
Consider it practice making a bridge. 😁
John Reid
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Re: New Dreadnaught

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Been thinking about it all night. I even took a scrap piece from this same block, cracked it cleanly and CA’d it back together. The joint wasn’t that strong and broke pretty easily.

So, I’m going to make another one today. This one will make a good template.

Yup. More practice.
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Re: New Dreadnaught

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Well, keep the pieces - you might get an end graft or some heel caps out of it, if that's any consolation. Bruce W.
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Re: New Dreadnaught

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Yeah, I now have a nice template for bridges. I used it to help make the new one this afternoon.

I hope to glue it on tonight.

On to the next thing…
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Re: New Dreadnaught

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Perfect
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Re: New Dreadnaught

Post by TEETERFAN »

Sweet! Love the little inlays.
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Re: New Dreadnaught

Post by Diane Kauffmds »

Beautiful bridge
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John Reid
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Re: New Dreadnaught

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Well, here it is!

Strung it up yesterday. Seems to play well, and I like the sound so far.

Learned a lot from this build. Translation: Had to fix a lot of problems and screw ups.

This morning, I went to cut the ends off the strings, and ended up cutting on the wrong side of the post on one string. Just one more goof.

Haven’t really finish the finish yet. Tried wipe on poly this time. I have A LOT to learn. Wanted to get a few coats on so I can take it on a trip. When I get back, I need to sand back some and try to get a better at it.

Can’t wait to start the next one.
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Re: New Dreadnaught

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Did something I haven’t done and thought I’d share. After a year, the action on this build got high, as expected. Problem was that I make the bridge to high (thick) and didn’t have enough room to lower the saddle. The saddle was about 1/16” above the bridge and I needed to lower it, which would’ve put it almost flush with the bridge. So, I learned how to shave the bridge. Used a block plane and it made quick work of the job. Sanded and polished.
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Re: New Dreadnaught

Post by scamp »

Cool. Thinking of doing this to one of my guitars but not for the same reason. I made the bridge myself but I kinda over built it. Too chunky on the tail end of the bridge which I think makes it weight too much. I was thinking of beveling it back to make it look better and improve the performance of the guitar. You proved it possible!!
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