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A question of groove(s)

Posted by Vincent Cuenca on May 12, 2009 at 1:29pm

Hi: In looking around for suitable bridge/nut material, I've found a couple of antique keys from my grandmother's house. They're the old-fashioned kind with long smooth barrels. I've seen a couple of CBG builds with smooth bridges (mostly bar stock); is there a problem with the strings moving out of place? Can i leave the key smooth, or should I cut grooves for the strings? Also, should I do the same thing if I use bolts for the nut and bridge? Thanks, Vince

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Vincent Cuenca May 12, 2009 at 4:40pm

Don Miller said:
Try it without. If the strings flop around, add some grooves.

Can't get any simpler than that! I'll give it a shot, thanks!
Don Miller May 12, 2009 at 4:18pm

Try it without. If the strings flop around, add some grooves.
toasterburn May 12, 2009 at 3:19pm

made a diddly bow with a skeleton key, haven't had any trouble using as is:

http://www.cigarboxnation.com/photo/img_0013-2?context=user

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