| The concept for this bridge, which I have used on all my
guitars for several years, was suggested to me a decade ago by a customer in Germany. The
bridge has twelve string holes instead of the conventional six. The extra six holes are
used to create a fastening loop through the tie block. The treble strings have an extra
over-and-under loop to make sure the string doesn't pull through under tension and damage
the soundboard. (That happened one time on one of my early guitars with this bridge type:
a Savarez Alliance e-string pulled through.) The wound strings have plenty of friction and
don't need this extra loop. |
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| Why the twelve-hole bridge?. Well, as you can see in this
photo it helps maintain a consistently steep string angle against the saddle, which
assures a clear tone free of any buzzing that might come from a loose contact with the
saddle crown. In addition, the single string passing over the top of the tie block clears
away string clutter which can make passages which require tapping the bridge more
comfortable. The special string attachment used on this bridge, along with the tie block
setback, also keeps the strings clear of the soundboard. The attachment is easier to do
than a conventional loop. However, if you prefer a conventional loop you can do this
instead of the attachment through the tie block. |
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