Steinberger-style Pivot Plate?

[diegom]

What was the full setup? I don't fully get the mental image of where the brass bushing mentioned early by Moonshine goes.

I agree that a full "exploded view" of all the different parts @Spoonbender used would be greatly welcome...

 

[samurai1993]

The brass bushing is inserted in the plate. I haven't made any plates with bushings yet as they need thicker plate than I've made. I need to figure out a way to make the plate thicker. The plate must also be uniform thickness on bushing place and that's the main issue at the moment. After holiday trips I'm trying to solve this issue.

Will eagerly wait for the results!

Also, have a nice and comforting holiday

 

[samurai1993]

Done

What pieces did you used for the insert and the thumbscrew?

 

[MPU]

I'd find a suitable bolt (if the bass has threaded insert already) or choose a suitable screw and 3d-print or make a plastic washer to fit inside the brass insert.

 

[diegom]

I'd find a suitable bolt (if the bass has threaded insert already) or choose a suitable screw and 3d-print or make a plastic washer to fit inside the brass insert.

If you were to fit it to a non-Steinberger, what size bolt would you use? M6? M8? From that I would get the appropriate insert.

 

[MPU]

Brass insert has 6,5mm hole so I'd use M6 with a threaded insert in the back of the bass.

 

[samurai1993]

Brass insert has 6,5mm hole so I'd use M6 with a threaded insert in the back of the bass.

What is the size and depth of the big middle hole in the brass insert? To determine the size for the head of the screw, for it to sit as flush as possible

 

[samurai1993]

Done

How depth did you drill the insert hole into the body?

 

[samurai1993]

My plate arrived, now I just wait for the screws that I ordered to put it all together. Solid piece, great construction.

 

[USMC5547]

Are these still being made? I could really use one.

 

[MPU]

At the moment my plates are sold out. I may make a batch when I find time for them.

 

[shirojiro]

Hi everyone!

Does anyone have measurements regarding where to mount the plate to a Steinberger copy?

Thanks!

S

 

[A9X]

Hi everyone!

Does anyone have measurements regarding where to mount the plate to a Steinberger copy?

Thanks!

S

It's going to be different on a Woodberger than an XL2, because of weight and body size differences (XL2 is smaller and heavier) so what I'm going to do is find the balance point then move it up the same % of body width from centreline than my XL2.

 

[Conor Hartwell]

Hello @MPU (or anybody for that matter), I was just wondering if you have any pivot plates available at the moment

 

[MPU]

None st the moment. When it gets warmer I'm planning to make a few. I don't want to laminate the plates inside my shop because of the smell of resin.

 

[Conor Hartwell]

Great, how much (approximately) will it cost to ship to Australia? Fair enough if you are waiting until it gets warmer and not wanting an acrid smell inside. ATM I am just doing a little feasibility study.

 

[MPU]

As a letter around 25€.

 

[Conor Hartwell]

Great are they still $75 (USD I presume)?

 

[Dean Steele]

None st the moment. When it gets warmer I'm planning to make a few. I don't want to laminate the plates inside my shop because of the smell of resin.

I, Too want one. Please keep me informed. FYI I am in 90405. Dean

 

[Snert]

Please append my name to the interested list should they become available again.