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Main Objective:
Mark and glue the bridge, finish prep the neck.
Step Ten-Marking and Gluing the Bridge.
The bridge location is another critical step. There are several books, articles
and tools to read up on to better understand this process. The key is to
simply understand the distance from the nut to the twelfth fret needs to be
equal to the distance from the twelfth fret to the saddle with “compensation.”
1)
The kit comes with a bridge locator tool. This tool sets the scale
length by positioning it with the end of the fingerboard (nut end)
and allowing the bridge saddle to accept
the raised insert in the tool.
2)
Mark this location and be sure to center
the bridge left to right to ensure the strings
will be centered across the fingerboard.
3)
Tape the bridge in place temporarily while
holes are drilled using the .182”/4.6mm
bit, through the bridge pins holes at the
first and sixth string locations.
4)
Apply acetone to a rag and wipe the back
of the bridge to clean it and remove any
natural oils. Let it dry for a few minutes.
5)
Apply glue to back of bridge and
use the Fox bridge clamp to locate
the bridge and tighten the wing-
nuts and thumb screws securely.
Note:
Be sure to use 1/8” scraps
between the thumb screws and the
bridge to eliminate any damage to the
bridge.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN!!!!!