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Permalink Reply by ChickenboneJohn on November 12, 2016 at 6:19am

As I've seen problems with a couple of people trying to install adjustable bridges, I thought I'd do a quick rundown on what to avoid when fitting these bridges, in order to get a playable guitar.

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Permalink Reply by Rob Lately on November 12, 2016 at 12:07pm

Thanks for the info! I appreciate you taking the time. Trying to absorb all this and apply it to my next build. I decided to build a new neck altogether. We'll see how it goes!

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Permalink Reply by Rick Alexander on November 12, 2016 at 12:44pm

Here's a pic of my Eddie build.

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Permalink Reply by Taffy Evans on November 12, 2016 at 12:51pm

"Build a new neck"? if it was me I might consider pulling out the old frets and just putting a new fingerboard on top of the existing one and refret it. But do not copy the old fingerboard layout.This could give you a better projected line to the bridge. You could adjust the new fingerboard thickness to suit the new projected line, or wedge shape or ramp it so it's not to high at the nut end.

Remember to add compensation to scale length at the bridge.
Cheers Taff

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