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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!!!!!
Note:
The pictures showing the bridge clamp
glue up were taken in a typical class
environment where the bridge is attached before
the final finish.
Step Twenty Five – Fitting the Saddle and Reaming the Bridge Pin Holes
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Fit the saddle into the bridge by taking a flat piece of wood to use as a
handle and attach a piece of double stick tape and pick up the saddle
with the tape. Slowly sand one face of the saddle on a flat surface
using adhesive back sandpaper attached to a flat and “true” surface.
Gently round the corners of the two ends. Continue to test fit the
saddle until it fits snugly in the bridge without having to force it but
NOT loose. Be sure the saddle bottoms out in the bridge.
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Drill the remaining holes in the bridge using the .182”/4.6mm drill bit.
Using the tapered reamer, slowly cut and fit the bridge pins so the ball
sits just above the height of the bridge. Be sure NOT to go to deep or
the pins will not hold the string in the bridge.
Step Twenty Six - Install Machines
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There are three left and three right
machines. To make this simple, be sure to
position the machines so that the screw hole
is down. Install the machines on one side of
the headstock and using a small straight
edge, line up all the machines. The straight
edge will make it easier to lineup. Once in
place, mark the hole and drill a 1/16” hole.
Be careful not to drill all the way through.
Secure each machine with a single screw.