Adjustable bridge w/ perfect intonation and easy to build. - Cigar Box Nation2024-03-28T19:35:42Zhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/adjustable-bridge-w-perfect?commentId=2592684%3AComment%3A326541&feed=yes&xn_auth=noOf course, the string buzz co…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2010-10-12:2592684:Comment:3277252010-10-12T01:57:03.959ZHENRY LOWMANhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/HENRYLOWMAN
Of course, the string buzz could give the guitar a sitar-like effect.
Of course, the string buzz could give the guitar a sitar-like effect. Very true
Josh Gayou (Smokeh…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2010-10-11:2592684:Comment:3276122010-10-11T23:07:58.676ZRandy Webbhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/RandyWebb
Very true<br/>
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<cite>Josh Gayou (SmokehouseGuitars) said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/adjustable-bridge-w-perfect?id=2592684%3ATopic%3A326275&page=2#2592684Comment327427"><div>Those string slots have got to be just right too or you'll get some string buzz.<br/></div>
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Very true<br/>
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<cite>Josh Gayou (SmokehouseGuitars) said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/adjustable-bridge-w-perfect?id=2592684%3ATopic%3A326275&page=2#2592684Comment327427"><div>Those string slots have got to be just right too or you'll get some string buzz.<br/></div>
</blockquote> Those string slots have got t…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2010-10-11:2592684:Comment:3274272010-10-11T15:53:59.205ZJosh Gayou (SmokehouseGuitars)https://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/JoshGayou
Those string slots have got to be just right too or you'll get some string buzz.<br />
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<cite>Randy Webb said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/adjustable-bridge-w-perfect?commentId=2592684%3AComment%3A327361&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2592684Comment327361"><div>BTW...<br></br> The "fit" of all the pieces is the important part.<br></br> <br></br>
1) The track keeps anything from moving when you strum<br></br>
2) The saddles have to be long for a couple reasons<br></br>
a)…</div>
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Those string slots have got to be just right too or you'll get some string buzz.<br />
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<cite>Randy Webb said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/adjustable-bridge-w-perfect?commentId=2592684%3AComment%3A327361&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2592684Comment327361"><div>BTW...<br/> The "fit" of all the pieces is the important part.<br/>
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1) The track keeps anything from moving when you strum<br/>
2) The saddles have to be long for a couple reasons<br/>
a) for plenty of surface area touching on the sides when you slide them front and back. (for stability)<br/>
b) to have plenty of contact with the soundboard to transfer sound<br/>
3) There needs to be a pretty good slant on the saddle tops so that the string track isnt too big causing hangups when tunning</div>
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The "fit" of all the p…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2010-10-11:2592684:Comment:3273612010-10-11T13:25:27.988ZRandy Webbhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/RandyWebb
BTW...<br/>
The "fit" of all the pieces is the important part.<br/>
<br/>
1) The track keeps anything from moving when you strum<br/>
2) The saddles have to be long for a couple reasons<br/>
a) for plenty of surface area touching on the sides when you slide them front and back. (for stability)<br/>
b) to have plenty of contact with the soundboard to transfer sound<br/>
3) There needs to be a pretty good slant on the saddle tops so that the string track isnt too big causing hangups when tunning
BTW...<br/>
The "fit" of all the pieces is the important part.<br/>
<br/>
1) The track keeps anything from moving when you strum<br/>
2) The saddles have to be long for a couple reasons<br/>
a) for plenty of surface area touching on the sides when you slide them front and back. (for stability)<br/>
b) to have plenty of contact with the soundboard to transfer sound<br/>
3) There needs to be a pretty good slant on the saddle tops so that the string track isnt too big causing hangups when tunning BRILLIANT!!! :-)tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2010-10-11:2592684:Comment:3273482010-10-11T12:56:49.805ZHENRY LOWMANhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/HENRYLOWMAN
BRILLIANT!!! :-)
BRILLIANT!!! :-) The EMG is perfect for a CBG…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2010-10-11:2592684:Comment:3273452010-10-11T12:39:48.938ZRandy Webbhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/RandyWebb
The EMG is perfect for a CBG if you dont mind the "modern-ness".<br />
No noise or feedback, and go listen to the video for the tone.<br/>
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<cite>Reverend Hellgood said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/adjustable-bridge-w-perfect?commentId=2592684%3AComment%3A327286&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2592684Comment327286"><div>Nice work! I'm sort of curious about that EMG pickup. Man, I bet that thing screams. How is the feedback control?</div>
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The EMG is perfect for a CBG if you dont mind the "modern-ness".<br />
No noise or feedback, and go listen to the video for the tone.<br/>
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<cite>Reverend Hellgood said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/adjustable-bridge-w-perfect?commentId=2592684%3AComment%3A327286&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2592684Comment327286"><div>Nice work! I'm sort of curious about that EMG pickup. Man, I bet that thing screams. How is the feedback control?</div>
</blockquote> Nice work! I'm sort of curiou…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2010-10-11:2592684:Comment:3272862010-10-11T06:50:26.843ZReverend Hellgoodhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/ReverendHellgood
Nice work! I'm sort of curious about that EMG pickup. Man, I bet that thing screams. How is the feedback control?
Nice work! I'm sort of curious about that EMG pickup. Man, I bet that thing screams. How is the feedback control? Thanks guys/gals!
Got to say…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2010-10-11:2592684:Comment:3272102010-10-11T01:30:39.452ZRandy Webbhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/RandyWebb
Thanks guys/gals!<br />
Got to say tho, this is the product of a LOT of time thinking on the idea and many failed ideas came before it..lol
Thanks guys/gals!<br />
Got to say tho, this is the product of a LOT of time thinking on the idea and many failed ideas came before it..lol I'm new to CBG's , but old to…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2010-10-10:2592684:Comment:3270592010-10-10T20:48:46.375ZRichard Markhamhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/RichardMarkham
I'm new to CBG's , but old to guitars . Seen "lots" . but you have "no" metal/springs/screws/,.. Simple design . Four pieces of "natural" materials and you have just re-invented the "floating" bridge !!! Josh Gayou of Smoke House Guitars , said it best ,.. "Genius" .
I'm new to CBG's , but old to guitars . Seen "lots" . but you have "no" metal/springs/screws/,.. Simple design . Four pieces of "natural" materials and you have just re-invented the "floating" bridge !!! Josh Gayou of Smoke House Guitars , said it best ,.. "Genius" . This is what I love about you…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2010-10-10:2592684:Comment:3268552010-10-10T17:58:17.949ZJosh Gayou (SmokehouseGuitars)https://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/JoshGayou
This is what I love about you guys. Every time I start thinking that I've got it all figured out, someone comes up with something genius like this that completely knocks me on my ass. Bravo to you, sir.
This is what I love about you guys. Every time I start thinking that I've got it all figured out, someone comes up with something genius like this that completely knocks me on my ass. Bravo to you, sir.