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| Author: | Stephen47 [ Fri Sep 07, 2012 7:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Bridge pins and saddles |
I've seen bridge pins that are basically square to the long axis of the guitar and some where they are parallel to the saddle slot. Is this just esthetics or are there reasons behind doing it one way versus the other? |
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| Author: | Tim Mullin [ Fri Sep 07, 2012 11:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Bridge pins and saddles |
Functionally, pins parallel to saddle have close-to-equal string break angles, if you feel that makes any difference. Personally, I also think it looks better than other arrangements -- and I really dislike the "smiley" look that seems to appeal to many. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD |
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| Author: | Tom West [ Sat Sep 08, 2012 5:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bridge pins and saddles |
The parallel to the saddle allowing a more equal break over angle is the newer and less traditional way of doing things. It's the way I prefer. Tom |
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| Author: | Colin North [ Sat Sep 08, 2012 12:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bridge pins and saddles |
I angle the "pin line" such that the break angle is the same for all the strings, i.e. closer to the saddle at the treble side. May look a bit odd to some, especially if using a symmetrical bridge, but seems intuitively (to me anyway) to make sense. |
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| Author: | John Coloccia [ Sat Sep 08, 2012 2:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bridge pins and saddles |
Pins parallel to the saddle save repairs guys work when the whole guitar starts to settle in and the inevitable saddle lowering occurs. One of my least favorite jobs is cutting into a perfectly good bridge just to reestablish a reasonable break angle. |
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| Author: | John Arnold [ Sun Sep 09, 2012 4:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bridge pins and saddles |
One reason for doing it is to prevent the bridge from splitting through the pin holes. |
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| Author: | Stephen47 [ Sun Sep 09, 2012 8:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bridge pins and saddles |
Thanks for the inpuut |
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