I've been looking for something that fits that exact description for a while. Here is my latest attempt. This took roughly 10 min to make and works like a charm.
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Those string slots have got to be just right too or you'll get some string buzz.
Randy Webb said:
BTW... The "fit" of all the pieces is the important part.
1) The track keeps anything from moving when you strum
2) The saddles have to be long for a couple reasons
a) for plenty of surface area touching on the sides when you slide them front and back. (for stability)
b) to have plenty of contact with the soundboard to transfer sound
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...
The "fit" of all the pieces is the important part.
1) The track keeps anything from moving when you strum
2) The saddles have to be long for a couple reasons
a) for plenty of surface area touching on the sides when you slide them front and back. (for stability)
b) to have plenty of contact with the soundboard to transfer sound
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
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 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.
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Josh Gayou (SmokehouseGuitars) said:
Randy Webb said:
The "fit" of all the pieces is the important part.
1) The track keeps anything from moving when you strum
2) The saddles have to be long for a couple reasons
a) for plenty of surface area touching on the sides when you slide them front and back. (for stability)
b) to have plenty of contact with the soundboard to transfer sound
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
No noise or feedback, and go listen to the video for the tone.
Reverend Hellgood said:
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
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