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Bridge String Ramping
August 20, 2010 - 11:31am
Anybody have/seen a guitar that has the bridge ramped so much to accommodate string angle that the string ball is resting entirely on the bottom of the bridge--i.e., no resistance or engagement to the bridge pins at all? Can this cause problems?
I have an early 90's Larrivee OM that uses unslotted pins. The bridge itself is slotted just deep enough for the strings to fit. However, the ball does still bear again the pin, so they don't pull out with the strings under tension. I bought it new, so it was made that way on purpose, and it hasn't caused any problems yet. Newer Larrivees do use slotted pins with a shallower string slot. I suspect that may be because they are buying off-the shelf Tusq pins instead of turning their own. Also, Jean Larrivee started as a classical builder and evolved into primarily a steel-string builder. There has been a slow migration from classical to steel traditions, with some doing-it-their-own-unique-way steps along the path. Actually, the "crossover" nature was what originally drew my interest in Larriveees. It could also be that the market just expects the bridge to be made that way.
Sean
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