Bridge Question... How thin is too thin?

reedo35 · #1 05-08-2008, 08:30 AM

I just got a Full Circle pickup with a Bridge blank from (all Hail!)
Bob G. I know it has to be fitted ( My luthier is doing it..I know better now):

But it seems very thick across the top (about 1/2 inch thick!). I know it is supposed to taper down, but what is the reccomended thickness for the top edge (where the strings meet the bridge?

salcott · #2 05-08-2008, 08:35 AM

Your luthier will shave it down to the proper taper and thickness. Mine are 5-6 mm.

Martin Sheridan · #3 05-09-2008, 05:56 PM

I use about 4.5 to 5mm at the top and 22mm at the feet.

Aerdna · #4 05-10-2008, 01:10 AM

Are the legs usually tapered too or just the body of the bridge? My bridge is tapered from feet to top but I'm not sure this is a good idea.

Martin Sheridan · #5 05-10-2008, 09:32 AM

It's tapered from top to bottom. However many makers leave the bridge a little thicker in the top center part. the proper thickness are still the same at the top and the bottom but it "bellys out" in the top center.