Chrystaline or Other Stone Bridge - Cigar Box Nation2024-03-29T11:18:11Zhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/chrystaline-or-other-stone-bridge?feed=yes&xn_auth=noI'm a bit a a crystal nut , a…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2021-05-19:2592684:Comment:36365622021-05-19T05:50:53.880Zthe anonymous pickhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/theanonymouspick
<p>I'm a bit a a crystal nut , and have collected crystal skulls and points etc .. for years , so of course , I have wanted to research the attributes of using crystal for guitar parts . Making a long story short , It's a myth that harder is better in a bridge , and many factors come into play , including hardness, elasticity, absorption, brittleness, etc etc . findings are . that jade , seems to be a favorite , and is close to passing the test on some points . another popular…</p>
<p>I'm a bit a a crystal nut , and have collected crystal skulls and points etc .. for years , so of course , I have wanted to research the attributes of using crystal for guitar parts . Making a long story short , It's a myth that harder is better in a bridge , and many factors come into play , including hardness, elasticity, absorption, brittleness, etc etc . findings are . that jade , seems to be a favorite , and is close to passing the test on some points . another popular suggestion was <span>corian (the man-made counter top stuff) , it also comes close to passing . Many compare it to bone . but not all agree it is better . </span></p>
<p><span>BUT- none really match up with traditional bridge material</span></p>
<p><span>Conclusion = Cool for a cool look . but most likely will sacrifices sound and practicability.</span></p>
<p><span>But take into account less strings , less tension , nylon . uke . diddly . etc .. </span></p>
<p><span>That being said, I have had a jade bridge on a diddly bow for about 10 years now . and all is fine and sounds good , but it is on a plastic (cyrstal cut ) kleenex holder body and acrylic neck . </span></p>
<p><span> So who knows ? . try it on something . it may work for your particular plan and set up.</span></p> I tried soapstone, pipestone,…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2021-05-18:2592684:Comment:36362682021-05-18T17:51:00.152ZMyron Joe Hickelhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/MyronJoeHickel
<p>I tried soapstone, pipestone, glass and a couple of different cherts. they all had the same problems, they don't like the wrapped strings. However you can get around most of the cracking problem by making a wood bridge the same size as the stone bridge. And using it to get the exact placement for your bridge. A though body neck is needed with good support under the bridge area. If you planned on a true hollow body the cupping of the sound board may crack the bridge. I prefer bone, aluminium,…</p>
<p>I tried soapstone, pipestone, glass and a couple of different cherts. they all had the same problems, they don't like the wrapped strings. However you can get around most of the cracking problem by making a wood bridge the same size as the stone bridge. And using it to get the exact placement for your bridge. A though body neck is needed with good support under the bridge area. If you planned on a true hollow body the cupping of the sound board may crack the bridge. I prefer bone, aluminium, brass water buffalo horn and antler.</p> I don’t know about any advant…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2021-05-18:2592684:Comment:36361832021-05-18T06:25:17.839ZBrianQ.https://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/BrianQ
<p>I don’t know about any advantages, but I’m guessing grain structure plays a role in cracking? I’m just going off what’s come across my bench over the years, although I’ve used a small river rock for a temporary bridge a few times? I’m not sure about the lifespan, I’m guessing it depends on how hard it is and how much it gets played? I think Randy Bretz might have used stone on his bridges before, you might ask him?</p>
<p>I don’t know about any advantages, but I’m guessing grain structure plays a role in cracking? I’m just going off what’s come across my bench over the years, although I’ve used a small river rock for a temporary bridge a few times? I’m not sure about the lifespan, I’m guessing it depends on how hard it is and how much it gets played? I think Randy Bretz might have used stone on his bridges before, you might ask him?</p> That's what I figured. Are t…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2021-05-18:2592684:Comment:36361802021-05-18T06:08:14.628ZSouthern Rayhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/SouthernRay
<p> That's what I figured. Are there any advantages and do they work well as long as you baby them?</p>
<p> That's what I figured. Are there any advantages and do they work well as long as you baby them?</p> I have seen many, marble,jasp…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2021-05-18:2592684:Comment:36362352021-05-18T04:26:58.854ZBrianQ.https://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/BrianQ
<p>I have seen many, marble,jasper,turquoise,tigers eye,Etc. and yes they do chip and break?</p>
<p>I have seen many, marble,jasper,turquoise,tigers eye,Etc. and yes they do chip and break?</p>