Ebony bridges, brass bridge plate and pan head clamping screws, phosphor bronze saddles. Two disc piezo pickups under the bridge plate. Plate shaped to compliment the look of the Rocky Patel box. I must say, it's nice to have a guitar that plays in tune on all strings all the way up the neck.

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Comment by Mark Bliss on September 24, 2016 at 1:00am

Hi John! Long time!

Glad to hear you are still playing, love the Mando family! Whatcha got?

Comment by Roadkill a.k.a. John Maw on September 23, 2016 at 9:39pm

Forgot to mention that this design was "inspired" by the Chapman Stick bridges that I have seen. I just changed the design so that I only needed one slot and there are locating channels underneath to keep them in line. there is a good picture here: https://goo.gl/images/AH218K

Comment by Roadkill a.k.a. John Maw on September 23, 2016 at 9:33pm

Hi Danny.

Thanks for the comment. I've stopped for the moment, but intend to get back to it in the future. Got very much into playing large mandolins both in folk music and particularly in classical ensembles. So much to learn it is taking all my free time at the moment. I still have lots of wood and cigar boxes so will get back to it at some point I'm sure.

Have fun making.

Comment by Danny B. on September 23, 2016 at 11:50am

Hi Roadkill, I had some ideas for these adjustable bridges so was looking at whet others came up with.

You still doing them?

This looks great if you stopped why?

Comment by Roadkill a.k.a. John Maw on April 4, 2011 at 12:59pm
Hi Shannon. I'm flattered. Many thanks.
Comment by Pinkie Stanley on April 4, 2011 at 12:49pm
Love the Art Deco look of that bridge plate! Those adjustable ebony saddles are very cool too. I'm getting some really good inspiration and ideas looking through your photos. Thank you. :)
Comment by Roadkill a.k.a. John Maw on March 21, 2011 at 6:49am
Hi Ted. That's very kind of you to say so.
Comment by Ted Kaczynski on March 21, 2011 at 2:59am
i see a great product that would sell like hot cakes
Comment by Roadkill a.k.a. John Maw on March 20, 2011 at 9:38am
Thanks George. Really appreciate the comment.
Comment by George Yeager on March 20, 2011 at 9:06am
Slick. The whole thing looks great.

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