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Permalink Reply by rusty case on September 5, 2012 at 3:28pm

I didn't quite figger you were going to lay  a section of boo on there!   lol

Don't know how I imagined you were going to section it, then use a segment of that as a bridge...

So how does it sound to you?

I can't see how the crack in the piece is going to help, but do you notice good tone and sustain?

Have you tried any other materials on hand for comparison?

I tired cowbone for the nut and bridge, both circular whole, and then sectioned using a U shaped length.

Did not sound as well as simple hardwood scraps. I got one small scrap of hardwood by splitting off a small piece from some hardwood flooring, such as you are using for your soundboard.

Your two string is probably excellent for doing preliminary testing on different materials

How would it sound if that boo was split lengthwise, scrubbed on some sandpaper to smooth the bearing surface, then, set it on your soundboard???

Then try it after roasting as described above !

and you can compare to the standard nut n bolt...

Have fun!

rc

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