Placing piezio rod - Cigar Box Nation2024-03-29T13:21:20Zhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/placing-piezio-rod?commentId=2592684%3AComment%3A1082867&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThanks.tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2019-05-16:2592684:Comment:33323422019-05-16T18:41:35.474ZKOOL DOG HOOCHhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/WillBonner
<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>Thanks.</p> Kool dog, there’s an article…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2019-05-16:2592684:Comment:33325002019-05-16T18:20:05.072ZBrianQ.https://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/BrianQ
<p>Kool dog, there’s an article on cutting rod piezos in the cigarboxguitar.com archives? If you scroll down towards the bottom of this page, there’s a link box to the archives? Cheers :)</p>
<p>Kool dog, there’s an article on cutting rod piezos in the cigarboxguitar.com archives? If you scroll down towards the bottom of this page, there’s a link box to the archives? Cheers :)</p> Randy S. Bretz, when you said…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2019-05-16:2592684:Comment:33322162019-05-16T14:08:58.771ZKOOL DOG HOOCHhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/WillBonner
<p>Randy S. Bretz, when you said "cut on the side, not the top". Are there markings like on a diode or physical characteristic such as a flat spot on a 'LED'? I've never seen one up close, but plan on using them. Also what is the shortest usable length without killing performance?</p>
<p>Randy S. Bretz, when you said "cut on the side, not the top". Are there markings like on a diode or physical characteristic such as a flat spot on a 'LED'? I've never seen one up close, but plan on using them. Also what is the shortest usable length without killing performance?</p> just to build on what Randy s…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2012-05-05:2592684:Comment:10828672012-05-05T02:36:50.338ZWadehttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/Wade
<p>just to build on what Randy said I have found that the closer you get the rod to the strings the better the volume. Especially if you are not using a preamp. So I build some of my bridges with a spacer under rod to bring the rod up a little closer(bone or other bridge material is a bit shorter to bring it closer ) to the string</p>
<p>just to build on what Randy said I have found that the closer you get the rod to the strings the better the volume. Especially if you are not using a preamp. So I build some of my bridges with a spacer under rod to bring the rod up a little closer(bone or other bridge material is a bit shorter to bring it closer ) to the string</p> Sweet! Thanks.
Stevetag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2012-05-03:2592684:Comment:10802352012-05-03T00:31:33.876ZSteve Eckelhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/SteveEckel
<p>Sweet! Thanks.</p>
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<p>Sweet! Thanks.</p>
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<p>Steve</p> tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2012-05-02:2592684:Comment:10803052012-05-02T23:55:34.930ZRandy S. Bretzhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/RandySBretz
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/305809093?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/305809093?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721"></a></p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/305809093?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/305809093?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721"></a></p> When i do my rod bridges, i c…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2012-05-02:2592684:Comment:10803022012-05-02T23:54:25.952ZRandy S. Bretzhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/RandySBretz
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/305808881?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/305808881?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721"></img></a> When i do my rod bridges, i cut a slot that goes all the way through the bridge base, it`s the same width as the rod about 1/8". The rod sits down in the slot, the bone saddle sits on top of the rod. The rods work from pressure on them from the strings on the saddle. Then i add a piece of veneer to the bottom of the bridge base and drill a small hole for the rod wire to go…</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/305808881?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/305808881?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721"></a>When i do my rod bridges, i cut a slot that goes all the way through the bridge base, it`s the same width as the rod about 1/8". The rod sits down in the slot, the bone saddle sits on top of the rod. The rods work from pressure on them from the strings on the saddle. Then i add a piece of veneer to the bottom of the bridge base and drill a small hole for the rod wire to go through. I cut off the 1/8" plug on the wire, fish the hot wire [ plastic coated ] out of the braided wire [ ground ] and solder them up to a regular input jack. Tip ; if you need to cut the rod shorter, cut it on the side, not down from the top. Also test it to make sure it`s working properly before you install it in the bridge base. I do this by having the rod wire set up for soldering, have a jig with 2 alligator clips soldered on a input jack. Clip the wires on the jig and plug the rod in, tap on the rod to see if it`s working correctly. If you look at the pic`s on my page you can see some of the other custom rod bridges i`ve made.</p>