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Michael Dale Payne
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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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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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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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[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.

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Yeah but BUT! That redwood Walnut sure is PURTY!   

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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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[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.

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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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