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Alexandru Marian
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well the saddle fit is pretty much there, but not the way I would like- will deal with this asap. 

I usually hate medium tension strings. They do produce a warmer sound and its easier to nuance, but I can't control them too well. My fingering is sloppy...

If the combo is too stiff, then it needs a lot of tension I guess.  Think at a steel string, or a 10 string classical. Those have a massive bridge but more tension.

Anyway, In the mean while, I think it has opened up a little. And also sounds a bit more mellow. 


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here are a few measures from Lauro's Cancion.




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I believe you are right.  I would like to hear the trebles sing a little more (personal taste).  How does it sound on the upper frets.  Does it maintain it's evenness?

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no upper frets yet :D  

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Ahh!  That splains it! 

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Alex, where did your bridge weight end up?

I just cut a blank to size because I'm about to make a bridge for the latest guitar. Out of curiosity I decided to weigh it before doing anything to it (ie. carving it) and it weighs only 37 grams.

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I'm certain has not gone under 30.   

regarding blanks, mine are 205x55x12mm and weight 130 grams. 


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I'm getting about 90 at close to those dimensions for BRW.

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Just an update Alex - my bridge came to 18g.

Brazilian Rosewood: 185mm x 28mm x 8mm, bridge wings at 4mm.

Also 18 holes but I expect that accounts for about a third of a gram.

Its going on one of my smaller guitars, so I intended to keep it light. But its no different then my other bridges really.

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