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I was wondering if anyone had specs on a pyramid bridge.stew Mac had some basic specs ,but not really detailed for the pyramid sections on the ends.Also I was wanting opinions on sound quality of a pyramid as oppossed to a Martin style bridge.
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The lighter the bridge, the more responsive the top will be...that translates into better sound quality. Pyramid bridges are lighter than Martin blly bridges. I've used Pyramids onabout 4 guitars. I have no data to prove that pyramids are better...just that the lighter I keep the components the better my chances are of achieving good sound quality.

On the specs, John Watkins may have more detailed dimensions.

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I think there are different sizes in pyramid bridges. I bought one of the stew mac ones to use as a template when making my own. Comparing it to the one described in GAL's martin 1-18 plan shows that the 1-18 bridge is something like 1/8" smaller all round.
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James, I have all the specs, but it would be a long list. What did you want to know specifically.

I can tell you that a Martin bridge (from Martin) is about 34 grams. My pyramid is 26 grams and StewMac's is 24 grams.

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I was pretty much wondering about the actual pyramid part.Like how high it sticks up? about how far from the edge to where it gets full thickness, and stuff.like that. James

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The peaks are .188" tall not counting the pedestal and .5" in from the edge on three sides.

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John...I just PM'd you re: an order for the pyramid bridges.Hank Mauel39098.493287037

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