Bridge Location
The correct distances between the inside edge of the nut, the center of the 12th fret and the center of the saddle slot are crucial to the performance of this guitar. Figure 8 shows the correct dis- tances.
To determine the correct bridge location:
1.Position the front edge of the bridge exactly 317.6mm away from the center of the 12th fret (Figure 8).
Nut
325mm
12th Fret
317.6mm
Bridge
2.Using a pencil, lightly mark the guitar body where the front edge of the bridge is located.
3.When placed against the end of the finger- board, the inside edge of the nut should be exactly 325mm from the center of the 12th fret (Figure 8).
4.Attach pieces of sewing thread to the 1st and the 6th nut slots and tape the opposite ends over the corresponding holes on the bridge.
5.Adjust the bridge so there is an equal amount of space between the fingerboard edges and the threads (Figure 9).
Equal
Distance
Figure 9. Positioning the bridge across the
width of the guitar.
6.Using a pencil, lightly mark the guitar body where the side edges of the bridge are locat- ed. Note—DO NOT glue the bridge to the body at this time.
Figure 8. Bridge positioned correctly in relation
to the 12th fret.
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