Firebird Guitar Build Episode 22: Fitting a tune-o-matic bridge.
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- čas přidán 8. 06. 2022
- Fitting a tune-o-matic bridge and tail piece is not a job you should be afraid of. There is an element of fine measurement needed and a degree of precision essential to ensure the guitar will intonate correctly but I can be achieved with the minimum of specialist equipment. In this video I will walk you through the process.
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For future reference: You can place the stop-bar as far behind the bridge as you want. Factory specs don't mean anything mechanically or musically,, but "longer overall string length" makes string bending easier on the fingers. Since I learned that, I tend to place the stop-bar or string ferrules about 4 -5 inches below the bridge. I get lots of player compliments. They say my 11s bend like 9s. Think about the advantage of being able to use fatter strings and still be able to bend them half-way cross the fret-board.
As reckless as it sounds, I’ve always just taken the measurement from the nut to the twelfth fret, then used that from the twelfth fret to the bridge saddle adjustment mid-point, adding a 16th to an 8th of an inch for good luck. So far it’s been, as you would say- spot on!
always wanted to see someone install the ABR1 style tunomatics...thanks patrick
I like your work and your editing and camera work is excellent. Thanks for sharing!!
Scale is 24, 3/4 inch
Just curious, why didn't you use studs for the bridge too?
Gotta love a Firebird....it's looking good fella!
Hi. Measure 10X, drill once. Nice work. You could make templates for future builds, or for others. ? Off camera checks I’d be happy to watch.
It's getting there. I always looked forward to the neck carving.
Inspiring for me - since I built a not-unfirebird-like guitar over 40 years ago. Played it in bands, too, for about 5 or 6 years.
That's looking really nice buddy.
Keep it up... Looking good!
Coming along well
Really love the way you work, and tons of good tricks to learn, thanks a lot!
Awesome video!
Looking great Patrick, nice to see the mock-up in the beginning!
Looks fantastic! Beautiful work!
Really coming on mate. Looks great. I finished my first ever build today and am chuffed to bits with it. your channel has been a real help and inspiration!
I have already learnt a few tricks from you regarding through neck builds, looking forward to seeing this one finished!
Coming along quite nicely!