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"On my low profile models the action can be set lower then the bridge base thickness." Randy S. Bretz replied Nov 5, 2014 to piezo rod bridge	8	Nov 5, 2014 Reply by Wayfinder
"On my end cap models I use a 3/8" thick bridge base ." Randy S. Bretz replied Nov 5, 2014 to piezo rod bridge	8	Nov 5, 2014 Reply by Wayfinder
"http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Shure-99S556-Microphone-Elements-Harp-Mic-Hi-Z-Super…" Randy S. Bretz replied Oct 30, 2014 to Microphone Element	7	Nov 1, 2014 Reply by Wayfinder
"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQ6Y5NtvttU" Randy S. Bretz replied Oct 25, 2014 to cookie/biscuit tin resonators - looking for plans	13	Oct 27, 2014 Reply by Titch the Clown
"http://microcosmpublishing.com/blogifesto/2010/12/building-a-cookie-tin-banjo-with-h…" Randy S. Bretz replied Oct 25, 2014 to cookie/biscuit tin resonators - looking for plans	13	Oct 27, 2014 Reply by Titch the Clown
"" Randy S. Bretz replied Oct 25, 2014 to cookie/biscuit tin resonators - looking for plans	13	Oct 27, 2014 Reply by Titch the Clown
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"Working on a carved bone harp mic for a player in Canada and another one with a blue…" Randy S. Bretz replied Oct 17, 2014 to Projects on the bench	9	Oct 18, 2014 Reply by Shain
"I can stick a rod bridge on a cement block and it would sound great.....lol. " Randy S. Bretz replied Oct 15, 2014 to Bridge-imbedded rod piezo question.	20	Oct 18, 2014 Reply by Bluesheart
"I fully agree with Pick minimal feedback, a much fuller sound, ease of installment…" Randy S. Bretz replied Oct 15, 2014 to Bridge-imbedded rod piezo question.	20	Oct 18, 2014 Reply by Bluesheart

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Randy S. Bretz's Discussions (543)

"On my low profile models the action can be set lower then the bridge base thickness."

"On my end cap models I use a 3/8" thick bridge base ."

"http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Shure-99S556-Microphone-Elements-Harp-Mic-Hi-Z-Super…"

"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQ6Y5NtvttU"

"http://microcosmpublishing.com/blogifesto/2010/12/building-a-cookie-tin-banjo-with-h…"

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"Working on a carved bone harp mic for a player in Canada and another one with a blue…"

"I can stick a rod bridge on a cement block and it would sound great.....lol. "

"I fully agree with Pick minimal feedback, a much fuller sound, ease of installment…"

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