Where do I find a 3 string bridge like this?

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Permalink Reply by JUJU on July 5, 2010 at 1:45pm

yep thats a Reddog guitar and the bridge parts (saddles ) are from a regular six string Bridge - you could also use the standard L shape bracket that comes with the bridge and cut it down the middle to suit - so you could maybe get two three string bridges from one six string Bridge - looks like reddog has used individual L Brackets - you could use some L -Section steel , Brass , Satainless steel or bend your own flat plate into a L Profile
hope that helps
juju :)

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Permalink Reply by JUJU on July 5, 2010 at 1:46pm

Or you could always ask John McNair Reddog to make you one !
juju.

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Permalink Reply by Don Thompson on July 5, 2010 at 2:34pm

Those are individual saddles, fairly pricey. Each saddle is screwed down. I had the site in favorites at one time but no longer. Best ask John who his supplier is.
Don

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Permalink Reply by BenBob on July 5, 2010 at 3:08pm

If you can't find them or they're too pricey, you might use individual Strat saddles (http://elderly.com/accessories/items/BP023.htm) and fashion your own trays.

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Permalink Reply by JUJU on July 5, 2010 at 5:18pm

you could use these and fashion your own bracket - how cheap are these for six !

http://cgi.ebay.ca/6-CHROME-ROLLER-ELEMENTS-UPGRADE-TELE-GUITAR-BRI...

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Permalink Reply by Don Goguen on July 5, 2010 at 6:12pm

This seller on Ebay is one of my favorites for parts. They are based out of Ontario CA but ship to the US. Takes about 10 days but the best part is that if you order multiple items they only charge the highest shipping charge for one single item (usually around $5.00 CA Postage). I order bridges, bone nut blanks, pots, control & jack plates, string tee's and tons of other items. I have placed several large orders with no issues what so ever.

JUJU AKA SOUNDSSOGOOD said:

you could use these and fashion your own bracket - how cheap are these for six !

http://cgi.ebay.ca/6-CHROME-ROLLER-ELEMENTS-UPGRADE-TELE-GUITAR-BRI...

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Permalink Reply by Brett Morgan on July 6, 2010 at 3:18am

You guys are so helpful, thanks John sent me a link to a youtube video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_YQz82x33g

Thanks people ;)

Morgs

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Permalink Reply by MichaelS Country Boy Guitars on July 6, 2010 at 7:41am

They do look cool, but like most parts for 3 string guitars and CBG's you fabricate them yourself from this and that. I have a six string bridge that I have been saving for just that purpose. You can also try your local music store and see if they have a used parts bin they will let you dig thru.

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Permalink Reply by Jeff on July 6, 2010 at 12:57pm

I've been wondering how he does that since the first time I saw a CBG on his video "Whats a 3 string Cigar Box Guitar" ..As far as I can figure its, string saddles anchored to L brackets like mentioned above? How would you bolt that on the underside of the box though? Just a slab of wood the thickness of the box on the interior, or could you glue a piece to the underside of the lid itself to fasten them to so you could open it? Anybody tried it?

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Permalink Reply by Don Thompson on July 7, 2010 at 9:07pm

http://www.moongazermusic.com/bridges.html
complete three string bridges.

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Permalink Reply by Brett Morgan on July 9, 2010 at 10:13am

Awesome link Don thanks ;)

Morgs

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Permalink Reply by Brett Morgan on August 19, 2010 at 9:46am

For anyone who's interested I just found theses, available in Gold, Black and Chrome:

http://cgi.ebay.com/BASS-BRIDGE-GOLD-INDIVIDUAL-STRING-SADDLE-POLE-...

I was looking at the cheap 4 string bass bridge, but it's 80mm wide, might be a little wide for a 4 string CBG, the 4 string moongazer bridge is 50mm wide, anyway this is a cheaper option.

Cheers

Brett

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