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String Height Adjustment on Saddleless Tie Bridge
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Hi Folks,I am building my first Romantic Guitar and have no experience with this type of bridge. How much vertical adjustment is possible for this type of bridge? I assume there is some adjustment…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by James Westbrook May 2, 2023.

 

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James Westbrook replied to Stephen Turns's discussion String Height Adjustment on Saddleless Tie Bridge
"That's strange? Sorry about that. Please try again, but ccing it to my other address jrw84@cantab.net (I prefer the guitar museum, because it is easier to use and I check it every few mins (the other one, I forget). Thank you, James"
May 2, 2023
Stephen Turns replied to Stephen Turns's discussion String Height Adjustment on Saddleless Tie Bridge
"James, I f received this message when I attempted to email you: This is an automatically generated Delivery Status Notification.      Delivery to the following recipients failed permanently:  *…"
May 1, 2023
James Westbrook replied to Stephen Turns's discussion String Height Adjustment on Saddleless Tie Bridge
"I have 3 original 6-course guitars and I had a Martinez a few years ago. If you email me I can tell you more about the action. j@theguitarmuseum.com"
May 1, 2023
Stephen Turns replied to Stephen Turns's discussion String Height Adjustment on Saddleless Tie Bridge
"Thanks, James! The guitar is an 1816 Jose' Martinez from Scot Tremblay's GAL plan."
Apr 30, 2023
James Westbrook replied to Stephen Turns's discussion String Height Adjustment on Saddleless Tie Bridge
"Good question. I think you can adjust the string height more on these sort of bridges, than you can with ones with saddles (without the saddle being too high or too low). I've never measured it, and I am sure other people on this forum can…"
Apr 30, 2023
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String Height Adjustment on Saddleless Tie Bridge

Hi Folks,I am building my first Romantic Guitar and have no experience with this type of bridge. How much vertical adjustment is possible for this type of bridge? I assume there is some adjustment possible by moving the tie knot up or down. Looking forward to your replies.See More
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