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I'm still working with pre-made Martin type bridges from LMI, even though I'd prefer to develop my own profile. When I look at it, the Martin style doesn't seem as wide as others. For curiosity's sake, what are the general footprints of your bridges?

Mine are about 6and1/4" long and 1and 3/4" wide.These are for steel string guitars.

James: Mine are 6"-6.5" by 1"-1.250" for steel strings with lots of prayers.
Tom

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6 1/2" long, 1 7/16" wide at belly, 13/16" wide at wings

6.50" x 1.50", 0.875" at the wings.

6" X 1" pyramids...no prayers needed, just good ole HHG.

6x1.5 at belly.

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here is one I am drawing up..for a 12 string build for a friend..
any comments on sizing or dimensions would be appreciated...I have been surfing the forums here and the Australian forum for ideas..
the spacing between the treble strings is 9/64 and 5/32 between the bass strings..saddle size is 3/16 for intonation , string spacing is 2 5/16,
I plan on a 1 13/16 nut and 2 1/4 width at the 12 fret ...

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I like to keep the bridge at 6 inches wide . The wider the bridge , the more mass you are adding to the guitar. Remember the mass is the enemy. I love the pyramid bridge personally and use sometimes use a hybrid belly/pyramid . Most of my bridges are 6 wide and 1 3/8 deep with .400 thickness

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Not always it isn't, sometimes it's your friend - it all depends on your design and the sound you are after. Mine are 160mmx30mm (6.5"x1.25") unless it's a harp guitar

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