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| Author: | SimonF [ Mon Jun 12, 2006 8:12 am ] |
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I'm just curious what most folks feel is the best depth for the saddle slot. I have been routing just shy of 1/4" for a 3/8" thick bridge. What do you all do? Thanks, Simon |
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| Author: | Mattia Valente [ Mon Jun 12, 2006 8:16 am ] |
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leave about 1/8" at the bottom, and don't worry about it? Probably safe to go down to 2mm, come to think of it...what I hear most often is 2/3 below, 1/3 above the edge of the slot, although I may be making it up/misremembering it. |
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| Author: | Alain Lambert [ Mon Jun 12, 2006 11:57 am ] |
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Cumpiano recommend not less than 3/16 for a 3/8 bridge. This however, does not say what the max is. At 1/4 shy you should be OK |
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| Author: | SimonF [ Mon Jun 12, 2006 3:51 pm ] |
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Thanks Alain and Mattia - oddly enough, my Cumpiano and Natelson "Guitarmaking" book had about 20 pages missing from the end section of the book. I have been using 1/4" depth because it seemed reasonable to me. It is nice to know I've been right for a change  .
Thanks again, Simon |
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