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Building a basic bridge?

I am trying to finish up a rebuild on this CBG I bought that had too many issues and was wondering if anyone has a schematic or dimensions for a basic bridge I could build that would work on this Brick House Box I am using? I purchased a pair of the C.B. Gitty laser cut bridges (flying K style 4 Padauk but they are too long for this box. I need something shorter than a 4" bridge. I think a 2.25" bridge would work fine since it is only for a 3 string unit anyway. Not really sure if the flying K style 4 is needed or if a plain K style 3 would work just as fine. My only problem would be how to cut the angle at the top so the strings sit on a sharp peak. Fishing for some ideas, Appreciate any suggestions. Thanks,

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Permalink Reply by Paul Craig on October 20, 2018 at 6:24am

The hinge bridge that Webster Miller made is a great idea and the wood/fret bridges are awesome.

I mostly use a bolt because of the built in string guides and I will glue 2 little strips of wood(one on either side) to keep it in place once I get the position sorted. Bigger bolts for higher string height. I even made a rollor bridge by placing the right size bolt in some nuts and glued the nuts to the top of the box allowing the bolt to move in the nuts with the strings while using a tremolo.

It never ceases to amaze me what people on this site make when they put their minds to it.

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Permalink Reply by Frank Scott on October 20, 2018 at 9:47am

I agree there are infinite versions of how to accomplish some of this stuff. I followed Webster's suggestion on the bridge and that worked out great. I will attach a photo. I also used the fret on a piece of wood that I had seen on a Dell Pucket video and it turned out very nicely. I do not think the strings will be moving around but if I have an issue I can always put some small notches in the fret like a lot of guitars have in a bone bridge. I made a lot of changes because this one was basically a wall hanger when I received it. Everything from the tailpiece to the head stock. It was a worth while project and I have really enjoyed learning all about CBGs. Now I do not have to order one hoping it will come in as more than a wall hanger. I can build my own which is great. I will post a few photos to show you the before and after photos of the bridge and tailpiece. I am looking forward to building the 4 string which I am sure will be very enjoyable.

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Permalink Reply by Paul Craig on October 20, 2018 at 11:04am

Fixing a neck warp can be the hardest thing to fix and a lot of slide guitars were originally regular gits with a warped neck that couldn't be fixed. LOL

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Permalink Reply by the anonymous pick on October 20, 2018 at 11:30am

Snip off the ball ends from your 3 extra strings , and slip them on a finishing nail . to make a sweet roller bridge ;-)

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Permalink Reply by Frank Scott on October 20, 2018 at 3:33pm

Now that is something I did not think about. That is a pretty good idea.

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Permalink Reply by Paul Craig on October 21, 2018 at 5:48pm

Or snip them off of old used strings before throwing them away.

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Permalink Reply by the anonymous pick on October 21, 2018 at 6:57pm

"throwing them away" ??????

That's a waste of fine jewelry-

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Permalink Reply by Paul Craig on October 22, 2018 at 11:32am

Those look nice - I won't judge. LOL

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Permalink Reply by the anonymous pick on October 22, 2018 at 2:51pm

Actually i sold these and a few others to members here , even Jamie McBlues got an re-anniversary/ engagement set for him and his wife before he passed away .

They weren't for me ... honnest .. lol, ...

.WELL... actually, i did keep the turner gear one for myself .lol.