Bridge pins are pretty standardised..but like any components, always have them to hand and do a test fit on a piece of scrap wood. Bridge pin holes are tapered to get a nice close fit and you'll need to install an internal hardwood plate to stop the ball ends pulling thru' the top. You should use a bridge pin reamer to get an accurate taper for the holes, but I managed to get it to work OK with the end of a rat-tail round file.
Yes, I made the bridge..it's hardly rocket science..a scrap piece of wood, drill the pin holes, drill a line of smaller holes for the the saddle slot and connect the holes into a straight line with a needle file. It just needs a bit of time and effort, but no fancy tools needed.
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Thanks (is it Chickenbone or John?) - really appreciate the advice.
Bridge pins are pretty standardised..but like any components, always have them to hand and do a test fit on a piece of scrap wood. Bridge pin holes are tapered to get a nice close fit and you'll need to install an internal hardwood plate to stop the ball ends pulling thru' the top. You should use a bridge pin reamer to get an accurate taper for the holes, but I managed to get it to work OK with the end of a rat-tail round file.
I'll have a go at that on the next build then! Think I'll make one with a rod piezo in actually.
Are all pin holes a standard size?
Yes, I made the bridge..it's hardly rocket science..a scrap piece of wood, drill the pin holes, drill a line of smaller holes for the the saddle slot and connect the holes into a straight line with a needle file. It just needs a bit of time and effort, but no fancy tools needed.
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Love that bridge with the pins in - did you make that yourself? I like that setup but can't find any for 3-strings.