where do the strings go?
under and through those little blocks ,I see a small grove for the string's.
the bolts at the back that goes in and out ,these as I understand is for altering the angle the same way as you would with a bridge.
at the front there are 2 screws on each what are they for??
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thanks that clears things up a little.
one more question do I still need to fit the bridge even though this called a bridge?
ignore this about the bridge. one must look at internet before ones post.lol
I have CBGs done both ways. I much prefer the one where I don't have to open the box to change strings. I also prefer the top loading hardtail plate.
The big screw with the spring holding each saddle piece in place are for adjusting intonation (which you worked out).
Where the string goes depends on if the hardtail is top loading (in which case there will be another hole below each of the screws with springs) or bottom loading (in which case a hole is in the metal plate underneath each saddle block).
The string goes through the top (or bottom) hole, through the elongated hole in the centre of the saddle block and rests down on the grove in the top of the saddle block and then up the neck, rests on the nut and finally to the machine head. If the string is coming from a hole below the saddle pushing the saddle piece back on the spring screw (it will move back easily and returns to the original position when you let go) makes threading the string easier. If top loading if you put a slight upwards bend on the string before you thread it helps to thread the string through the hole in the saddle block.