when measuring from the nut say 25.5" ..
the bridge is at an angle is it the one that is the furthest away from from the nut.
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when measuring from the nut say 25.5" ..
the bridge is at an angle is it the one that is the furthest away from from the nut.
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The answer to your question which has to do with scale length is you maesure the scale right down the center. So the very center of the saddle is where the scale is established. Yes let the bridge float because then you can you can really fine tune the intonation.
Looking at the picture of the bridge. It appears to have an angle in it already. It's closer to the high E side. If your using the three highest strings this compensation may work well for you. Remember to make your scale measurement from the high E side of the bridge.
If your planing on using the D, G and B strings then there is a problem. First you'd have to make your scale length a tad bit longer. ( estimate the distance between were the first and second strings sit on the bridge and add that to your length.) However your D string harmonics will not be in tune. With a bridge set up like this your best bet would be the first three or last three strings on a guitar.
Even if your strings are going threw the back you can still have a floating bridge. Run your strings up threw the guitar. Then put the bridge in place. The tension will hold it. This way you could knock it around a bit if needed. Then mark on the guitar the best spot. Remember to loosen the strings a bit before you move a floating bridge.
I got it all done see my other post here's my latest build.
I had a problem with the bridge lifting up once I started to tightened the strings up.
no matter what I did even moving the holes and at angle didn't work so I put a long and narrow screw through and it did the trick.its not some thing that I wanted to do but never mind at least its working ok.
my youngest likes it so I've decided to give him the guitar as well as the solid that I made for his Xmas box.
oh what a good Dad I am
Don't worry that you did anything wrong with your build.
Bridge lifting is common, if you see a guitar with two dot inlays on the bridge chances are those are hiding the bolts holding the bridge to the top.
John, once you get the hang of accurately installing fixed bridges, the fear and worry will go out of it. Scale length plus 2mm to the treble side of the saddle (measured to the point at which the string will actually come off the saddle) will be fine. As long as you measure and fix accurately it will be OK.
One other word of advice, make sure it's centred accurately on the neck / string layout - I usually put a couple of straight edges down the side of the neck projecting over the body to make sure the bridge is positioned symetrically.
'Question..?' ....
Remember this stuff needs to be searchable mate :)
oh really Kid and how could I give it a name if I'm not so sure what to call it eh?
let not forget that I'm new to all this cbg malarky and just because I've made 4 so for doesn't make me an expert does it not.if I was a know all I wouldn't be asking on here would I? wink.
it is a question???? and that's good enough for me.
if you or any one else don't like it you don't have to reply to it ,let alone read it.
I'm thankful that there are guys on here who are willing to pass their expert advice.
and yes I can sussed those who do know and those who think they know
anyway let not get beat up about it.this is suppose to fun .
A little more compassion and personality goes a long way. Short sighted off-the-cuff remarks and rebukes aside, if you don't have something positive to say, then the answer to your other question "how long does it take to dig a hole" was just given.
Tom's idea seems your best option,i float all my bridges now,alternative might be to vary bridge height for different stings,but,little scope for that with this arrangement
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