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Adjustable Altoid Bridge

Thought I'd bring my progress from the picture thread to a discussion...

Heres the latest real world mockup....

And here was the original idea...

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Permalink Reply by Bob Harrison on February 15, 2010 at 3:09pm

I like the progress on your bridge. Have you thought of using aluminum angle like the kind you can get a the hardware store? It would give you a lot of strength, it’s inexpensive and will still maintain your great idea.

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Permalink Reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates on February 16, 2010 at 6:59am

I just got one of these:

LEO QUAN WRAP AROUND GUITAR BRIDGE REPLACEMENT CHROME. Not four string but one can fudge.

-WY

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Permalink Reply by Randy Webb on February 16, 2010 at 7:13am

I can get those for about $12.50 and ship for less. I just wanted to see If I could make one for free/cheap, but I may try one for a four string build.

I can get a Fender Strat style fixed bridge + sadles for $9.99.

Im just unbelievably cheap.... or stuborn lol

Wes Yates said:

I just got one of these:

LEO QUAN WRAP AROUND GUITAR BRIDGE REPLACEMENT CHROME. Not four string but one can fudge.

-WY

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Permalink Reply by MichaelS Country Boy Guitars on February 16, 2010 at 9:48am

I'd still like to see the wood version like in the drawings, I don't see why it wouldn't work, it would be cheap and the wood looks cool.

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Permalink Reply by Randy Webb on February 16, 2010 at 10:03am

My first attempt took 5 minutes to make and was workable, but needed much refining..

MichaelS said:

I'd still like to see the wood version like in the drawings, I don't see why it wouldn't work, it would be cheap and the wood looks cool.

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Permalink Reply by MichaelS Country Boy Guitars on February 16, 2010 at 10:13am

Nice, I like it. A little refinement yes, but a good start.

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Permalink Reply by Brendan deVallance on February 16, 2010 at 4:17pm

I love this idea, I have been confounded by the desire to be able to adjust all parts of the guitar if things dont sound right. This is a very great design idea i think. And it makes me want to try something similar. The only thing that seems difficult with this design is to get the slits in he nuts. Everything else I could do with my limited skills. Keep us apprised as to the progress. . . . —Brendan