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Author:  Ricardo [ Sun Aug 17, 2008 3:51 pm ]
Post subject:  String spacing at bridge
I have a pre-made (wimpy I know) "Martin type" bridge from LMI. The string spacing is 2 1/8" compared to my Taylor which is closer to 2 1/4" What is more common?
Author:  Mike Collins [ Sun Aug 17, 2008 4:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: String spacing at bridge
55mm is Taylors standard.
Martins have come with the same or wider.
Like 57mm which I prefer.

Mike
sorry for the Metric!!!
it's the best way to measure!!!!! [:Y:]
Author:  Mike Collins [ Sun Aug 17, 2008 4:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: String spacing at bridge
55mm is Taylors standard.
Martins have come with the same or wider.
Like 57mm which I prefer.

Mike
sorry for the Metric!!!
it's the best way to measure!!!!! [:Y:]
Author:  Michael Dale Payne [ Mon Aug 18, 2008 8:31 am ]
Post subject:  Re: String spacing at bridge
I am sure most know this but for the new builders out there it may be helpful to mention that there is a interconnected relationship between scale length, bridge string spacing, nut width, and nut string spacing that drives angle of taper of the neck and fretboard. The relationship should be laid out on paper in full scale prior to committing to a design. Too wide of a string spacing at the bridge in relationship to the spacing at the nut and the neck taper can leave too little fretboard perimeter at the higher frets on the two E strings
Author:  Ricardo [ Mon Aug 18, 2008 8:46 am ]
Post subject:  Re: String spacing at bridge
Great Todd, thanks! bliss
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