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| Author: | mikeyb2 [ Tue Oct 22, 2024 11:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Classical guitar bridge. |
After researching the topic of straight or slanted saddle slots and compensation, I am more confused than ever. However, my research has led to the decision to go with a straight saddle bridge, but the question remains about how much compensation to add. Some say 1mm, some 2mm or even 2,5mm, there are so many opinions on the subject. I have built several steel string guitars, but this is my first classical build and I'm using a Torres plan which states adding 2mm to the front of the saddle. Just wondering what the forum suggests. Thanks in advance. Mike. p.s. it might be worth noting I'll be using a 3mm saddle. |
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| Author: | TRein [ Wed Oct 23, 2024 11:00 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Classical guitar bridge. |
2mm setback will work perfectly well, especially for your first classical. You may know this but the top of the saddle is shaped differently than a steel. The front of the saddle becomes the termination point. A single, gentle radius is shaped on the back side of the saddle. |
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| Author: | Dave m2 [ Wed Oct 23, 2024 11:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Classical guitar bridge. |
As Tom says 2 mm is pretty much standard and works pretty well. Dave M |
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| Author: | mikeyb2 [ Wed Oct 23, 2024 3:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Classical guitar bridge. |
Thanks fellas, it does state 2mm on the plan also so I guess I'll go with that. Cheers. Mike. |
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| Author: | maarten_van_guyse [ Thu Oct 24, 2024 11:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Classical guitar bridge. |
I use 1mm compensation on the first string, and 2 mm on the 6th string (and a slanted saddle). |
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