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Lakland Owners Group #69

#21,582
I'm back in!!!!
 

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#21,586
basspraiser said:
That's really great!
Congrats!
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Thank you! I have one question I thought you or the group might be able to answer. Why are the string thru holes angled?

I didn't realize this until they sent the photos, but it appears that the string thru option is angled on (at least) the 5594 model. But if you string the strings thru the top of the bridge they're all the same length.

Does anybody know why they've done this? I don't know much about string thru theory, and I know lots of people have lots of opinions here...

If this has been discussed to death, kindly point me in the right direction. I've tried searching TB but can't find much.

Thanks!
 
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#21,587
jlo95 said:
Thank you! I have one question I thought you or the group might be able to answer. Why are the string thru holes angled?

I didn't realize this until they sent the photos, but it appears that the string thru option is angled on (at least) the 5594 model. But if you string the strings thru the top of the bridge they're all the same length.

Does anybody know why they've done this? I don't know much about string thru theory, and I know lots of people have lots of opinions here...

If this has been discussed to death, kindly point me in the right direction. I've tried searching TB but can't find much.

Thanks!
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I always thought it was done that way because the saddles are angled. So it follows the angle of the saddles.
 
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jlo95 said:
Thank you! I have one question I thought you or the group might be able to answer. Why are the string thru holes angled?

I didn't realize this until they sent the photos, but it appears that the string thru option is angled on (at least) the 5594 model. But if you string the strings thru the top of the bridge they're all the same length.

Does anybody know why they've done this? I don't know much about string thru theory, and I know lots of people have lots of opinions here...

If this has been discussed to death, kindly point me in the right direction. I've tried searching TB but can't find much.

Thanks!
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Sorry I can't answer directly... I'll see if I can find out
 
#21,591
From the master Carl Pedigo himself

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One is not able to get the string thru holes to line up with wherever the strings dictate as perfectly as we'd like. So we prioritize the position of the bridge.
Back in the day we would position the bridge after the neck was fit. That allowed us to simply drill holes in the exact spot the bridge landed on. Presto! Perfectly orthogonal string thru chases. However, a slightly angled string path through the body allows for a little more contact ( string to wood). There are no downsides to a slightly angled string thru hole and a negligible advantage.
In the past we stocked MANY bodies in the shop so that one was ready any time a neck popped out. Now, everything is made on the same nc mill; so we make bodies then necks. (Or vice versa). While the bodies are being finished the necks get fretted.
There is no longer an opportunity to apply the bridge prior to finishing the body. As a result the string thru holes are at times a little angled.
We use a very accurate fixture to determine the placement of the bridge, once the neck is fitted properly, so that they always end up in the correct spot irrespective of some small string thru ferrule offset. "
 
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basspraiser said:
From the master Carl Pedigo himself

"
One is not able to get the string thru holes to line up with wherever the strings dictate as perfectly as we'd like. So we prioritize the position of the bridge.
Back in the day we would position the bridge after the neck was fit. That allowed us to simply drill holes in the exact spot the bridge landed on. Presto! Perfectly orthogonal string thru chases. However, a slightly angled string path through the body allows for a little more contact ( string to wood). There are no downsides to a slightly angled string thru hole and a negligible advantage.
In the past we stocked MANY bodies in the shop so that one was ready any time a neck popped out. Now, everything is made on the same nc mill; so we make bodies then necks. (Or vice versa). While the bodies are being finished the necks get fretted.
There is no longer an opportunity to apply the bridge prior to finishing the body. As a result the string thru holes are at times a little angled.
We use a very accurate fixture to determine the placement of the bridge, once the neck is fitted properly, so that they always end up in the correct spot irrespective of some small string thru ferrule offset. "
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Thank you! Exactly what I was looking for! Now where in the world did you find this?
Greatly appreciate your help.
 
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#21,599
jlo95 said:
Finito! Just got the final thumbs up from Lakland. My custom 55-94 is complete. This is my first Lakland and I'm so excited.

Olympic White
Alder body - chambered
Rosewood neck

PS which one of you ordered the P bass?
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That is really classy!!!

Congrats

Love iT!!!

PS welcome to our addiction!
 
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