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Mandolin string height above top at bridge
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Author:  James Ringelspaugh [ Mon Nov 18, 2013 11:28 pm ]
Post subject:  Mandolin string height above top at bridge
I am putting together an old (1918 I think) Gibson A style mandolin that came to me in pieces. I'd like to get the neck angle as it should be... is there a standard string height above the top I should shoot for? Does 3/4" clearance over the top and 1/16th" action at the 12th fret sound about right?
Author:  the Padma [ Tue Nov 19, 2013 1:25 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Mandolin string height above top at bridge
Well gee Ringo,

ya really won't know if she "sounds about right" till you got her strung up. laughing6-hehe

Me suggest you go here....
http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/showthread.php?46986-General-String-Height-Action-Set-up-Style-Survey

However 1/16 at the 12th in mandos works well...for some pickers.

Now regarding bridge height....dude are you joking.... laughing6-hehe
you need to order duh ?admas "one size fits all mando bridge"...$20, in an envelop C/o dis here web site, and me will send one right out to you.

[uncle]
blessings
Author:  James Ringelspaugh [ Tue Nov 19, 2013 2:04 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Mandolin string height above top at bridge
the Padma wrote:
Now regarding bridge height....dude are you joking....


Not joking... I don't have a lot of experience assembling old mandos and I assume bridge height/break angle are pretty important for tone and/or durability. I also assume folks wanting an old Gibson are somewhat picky (pun intended) so if there's a standard for an old A-style I'd like to know...
Author:  Cush [ Tue Nov 19, 2013 2:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Mandolin string height above top at bridge
When strung up at full string tension 3/4" over the top at the bridge is about right. I mention string tension as there is some deflection of the top and the neck under string tension. This will have a slight lowering effect that you should plan for. It only has a slight effect, but going under 3/4" string height may be too low for most bridges. The neck angle should be about 5 1/2 degrees.
Author:  James Ringelspaugh [ Wed Nov 20, 2013 9:25 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Mandolin string height above top at bridge
Great, thanks!
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