I did try this with a 5mm brass threaded bolt for a bridge, but the threads weren't deep enough to hold the strings. 10mm steel takes for EVER to cut with just a hacksaw, y'know... Starting to like the through-neck concept- it saves worrying whether your tailpiece is strong enough.
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;) Kidding. Nothing wrong with that except when mediocre or bad luck builders like me glue the top - a need to open it comes along. I think a dark tone like the neck would look good for a saddle.
If I offended you in any way, it was not on porpoise.
Thanks, UJ- those are fair points, well made. I might just spend the evening whittlin' on a piece of oak for a new saddle. After all, nothing's set in stone, is it? (Though I did glue the top on this one...)
Great sound holes, Wal. Yup, on the through the neck thing reducing some problems. I use bolts all the time for my 'rustic' builds. I think this pretty build deserves a prettier saddle/bridge. I hope you come back to it and improve that one feature.
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I've got a teak stain that would do that.
i did ask myself- why would you need to go back into a wholly acoustic git? Ain't nuthin' in there but wood! And it is whale built...
You glued the top?!?! OMG, Wal !!
;) Kidding. Nothing wrong with that except when mediocre or bad luck builders like me glue the top - a need to open it comes along. I think a dark tone like the neck would look good for a saddle.
If I offended you in any way, it was not on porpoise.
Thanks, UJ- those are fair points, well made. I might just spend the evening whittlin' on a piece of oak for a new saddle. After all, nothing's set in stone, is it? (Though I did glue the top on this one...)
Great sound holes, Wal. Yup, on the through the neck thing reducing some problems. I use bolts all the time for my 'rustic' builds. I think this pretty build deserves a prettier saddle/bridge. I hope you come back to it and improve that one feature.