Attaching Bridge

Remove the tape from the masked areas in prep- aration for attaching the bridge. Refer to Page 15 for the necessary measurements to locate the bridge.

To attach the bridge to the ukulele:

1.Using a pencil, lightly mark the ukulele body where the front edge of the bridge is locat- ed.

2.Set the string nut along the end of the finger- board, near the headstock.

3.Attach pieces of sewing thread to the 1st and the 4th nut slots, and tape the opposite ends over the 1st and the 4th holes on the bridge.

4.Position the bridge on the body at the location marked in the Determining Bridge/Nut Location section on Page 15.

Equal

Distance

Figure 30. Positioning the bridge across the

width of the ukulele.

5.Adjust the bridge side-to-side so there is an equal amount of space between the finger- board edges and the threads (see Figure 30).

6.Using a pencil, lightly mark the ukulele body where the side edges of the bridge are located.

Model T10458 (Mfg. Since 10/11)

7.Remove the saddle from the bridge.

8.Apply a thin coat of glue to the back of the bridge and the unfinished area of the sound board. Let the glue set until it is still tacky but clear.

Note: Do not use too much glue or the excess may require clean up that can adversely affect the finish of the ukulele.

9.Place and firmly hold the bridge in position for two minutes by hand. This will secure it tem- porarily before clamping.

10.Clamp the bridge in place overnight, as shown in Figure 31.

Figure 31. Gluing the bridge to the body.

11.Remove the clamp setup. Install the saddle on the bridge. The saddle and bridge are now ready for string installation (see Figure 32).

Figure 32. Bridge and saddle installed on the

sound board.

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