Hey everyone,
I'm sorting out my build here and I'm struggling with what I want to do for the tailpiece. I was planning on cutting some sheet Al. to create my own (and still may) but have a some chrome trunk hinges here at may work also if I go 3-string.
The three existing screw holes are almost (emphasis on almost) spread to accommodate a 1/2" string spacing but not quite there. That being the case, the two outer strings would have to fan outward some. I could use some coarse threaded rod in my bridge to keep the strings where I want them but not sure if they will stay in the threads because of the angle or want to jump out.
Also, seeing as how it's a hinge with a moving hinge point, will it create enough downward pressure on the strings before the bridge?? It doesn't seem like it would, but I have seen so many people use hinges for tailpieces it must work. Maybe I'm just over thinking it some.
Thanks,
RC
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One thing: I found that sometimes after dremel-ing a hole where string would run through, the sharp edges of the hole would slice the strings and snap them. You will want to soften your edges. A trick I learned from a guitar player friend is to rub the lead of a #2 pencil in the hole. The pencil isn't really lead anymore, it's graphite which acts as a lubricant and can help keep the strings from wearing out where they rub. This works well on the edges of ferules as well.
just goes to show, some times I look, but just dont see !!. Very Cool Idea there !!!!
Snake hinges work well
I like those also. Looks like they would provide great anchoring at the rear of the box and a cool look also.
RC
Sometimes i use a cabinet hinge. Just cut the hinge off, you now have a ta
il and a bridge.
I just noticed the tarp grommets used for vol. and tone trim rings. Very clever also!
RC
Now that's clever. I like it.
RC
When I made my first CBG I used a small brass hinge on the tail piece. I screwed the hinge in place so it folded over the end of the tail piece, then drilled small holes through the tail piece itself. I then "borrowed" three small buttons from my wife's sewing box. I ran the strings through the buttons, then through the holes in the tail piece and through the screw holes on the hinge. It worked good for me.
They are pretty cool hinges. Weighty, and have some depth to them also. The spread on the outer holes (center to center) measures at 3/4".
Those Rockler hinges look perfect for tailpieces, for 3 stringer anyway.
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