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I have the Bogdanovich and the Cumpiano books but I still have to draw things out for myself to feel comfortable building. I can't find where I want the FB plane in relationship to the soundboard at the bridge location, using a 5/16" bridge. From my initial drawings it looks like I want the line of the top of the FB an 1/8" above the soundboard at the bridge location. Is this correct? Clinton

1/8 is just sweet (without frets)

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Make your calculations so that the strings are 10mm-12mm off the soundboard when finished. That usually puts the bridge height in the 7mm-9mm range.

Yes, I read that using an 1/8 saddle my strings should be 10-12 mm off the soundboard. I use the formula .039 times the mm = inch from the book on all my calculations! I've noticed that classical builders love the metric system..I've been trying to teach myself the relationship between the two,but it's hard for us old folks...or the less educated. Is there a benefit for the reverse neck angle over the flat? Easier to play? Clinton