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| Author: | Michael Dale Payne [ Tue Nov 06, 2007 1:34 am ] |
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Terry, I believe you would still be at about 146lbs of string tension. I am not going to say you have a catastrophic issue here but I would strongly recommend making a new bridge that would completely overlap the X-brace + 1/4" min. |
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| Author: | Dave Anderson [ Tue Nov 06, 2007 2:05 am ] |
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I don't think I would chance it Terry.It's only a 16th so it might be just fine but I would make a new longer bridge.I like things as precise as possible. |
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| Author: | JJ Donohue [ Tue Nov 06, 2007 2:27 am ] |
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Terry...I built 2 from the same plans over 3 years ago. I followed the dimensions exactly except for lightening up the bracing significantly, so the issue remains for me. So far after 3 years there are no problems. I made this bridge "mistake" when I "didn't know any better" and I'm not too sure I would change anything next time around. I included Mario's bridge plate tone enhancer which would have accounted for a bit more stiffness in that area. BTW...I built from Sitka/Cherry and Redwood/Walnut. The Sitka/Cherry is by far a better performer and has more tone and volume than I ever anticipated...even though "conventional wisdom" warned me not to go with Sitka...go figure. I really like this size and plan to make more. What combo are you going with? |
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| Author: | LanceK [ Tue Nov 06, 2007 2:58 am ] |
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[QUOTE=JJ Donohue] The Sitka/Cherry is by far a better performer and has more tone and volume than I ever anticipated...even though "conventional wisdom" warned me not to go with Sitka...go figure. I really like this size and plan to make more. What combo are you going with?[/QUOTE] Yeah but BUT! That redwood Walnut sure is PURTY! 
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| Author: | David Newton [ Tue Nov 06, 2007 3:56 am ] |
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Terry, It sounds like you haven't glued the bridge on yet? Make a bridge that overlaps the X. These guitars need the 24.9 scale at least. |
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| Author: | JJ Donohue [ Tue Nov 06, 2007 5:02 am ] |
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[QUOTE=LanceK] [QUOTE=JJ Donohue] The Sitka/Cherry is by far a better performer and has more tone and volume than I ever anticipated...even though "conventional wisdom" warned me not to go with Sitka...go figure. I really like this size and plan to make more. What combo are you going with?[/QUOTE] Yeah but BUT! That redwood Walnut sure is PURTY! [/QUOTE]
Thanks Lance...I'm flattered that you remembered, but I'd rather have it remembered for it's sound.  OTOH...I just returned from Austin where the Cherry/Sitka model resides with my brother. I remain proud to have made that one! The cherry gets redder and the tone gets richer.
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