Thunderbird Club

[JIO]

Does anyone know why nuts are round to fit the strings while bridge saddles are typically V-shaped?

Note: shaped like the letter V, not like Queen V.

You mean the slots? I'm not aware that saddle slots are needed to be V-shaped. It may just be a machine production thing, like a threaded saddle Fender bridge. Yes, the threads will be more V shaped than round, but I don't think that would make much if any of a difference in sound delivery. The material of both nut & bridge saddles does help shape definition, sustain and tone, even if subtly.

And as Marshall said, along with the string-break angle & tension they keep the strings in position regardless of slot shape.

 

[dagrev]

Does anyone know why nuts are round to fit the strings while bridge saddles are typically V-shaped?

Note: shaped like the letter V, not like Queen V.

Has something to do with oscillation and tone.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Has something to do with oscillation and tone.

By Jove, I think he’s got it!

 

[sleddogn]

Green and red... my 65 Midget

 

[sleddogn]

Just Red....

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Just Red....View attachment 7094403

Red, white, and burst.

 

[Engle]

Impressive.
But they could have invited you to sit in on a piece or two.

You should see the sheet music for bass in Beethoven's 9th!

 

[JIO]

Has something to do with oscillation and tone.

as with pick guard material...


Seriously... these side-to-side adjustable 'string rests' (as part of the saddle) are milled into a sloping groove, each one different to accommodate each strings' diameter. It's most likely just part of the process that it ends up as a V. Also, a player will load various string gauges which will vary so a soft V would accommodate that. Point being - less about sound/tone transfer and more about use function.

 

[JIO]

Green and red... my 65 MidgetView attachment 7094402

Santa's sports car -

 

[Engle]

You should see the sheet music for bass in Beethoven's 9th!

Here’s the link for the livestream recording:UBC Choirs & UBC Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven 9 - Chan Centre

The 100 person choir comes in during the 4th movement

 

[TBird1958]

Here’s the link for the livestream recording:UBC Choirs & UBC Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven 9 - Chan Centre

The 100 person choir comes in during the 4th movement
View attachment 7094497

Talk about backing vocals!

 

[TBird1958]

Just Red....View attachment 7094403

While I usually prefer chrome hardware there are times that black just really works well - definitely on this beauty!

 

[TBird1958]

Last show of the year for The Nasty Habits tonight, just down I-5 to Tacoma for a 90 minute set, the Jackson gets call along with the all SWR set up.
The Cataldo and Trace Elliott are backups tonight.

 

[JIO]

Off to record 4 songs with Bond Girl at Get Reel Productions w/Robert Preston : AKA The (other) Music Man!

 

[Iridescentone]

Santa's sports car -

Zero to 60 in 4.3.....













........minutes.

 

[dagrev]

You should see the sheet music for bass in Beethoven's 9th!

Just thinking about it makes my head hurt.

 

[dagrev]

Here’s the link for the livestream recording:UBC Choirs & UBC Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven 9 - Chan Centre

The 100 person choir comes in during the 4th movement
View attachment 7094497

 

[sleddogn]

Zero to 60 in 4.3.....













........minutes.

oh my, lol, more like 4.1 minute going downhill

 

[Gaolee]

Does anyone know why nuts are round to fit the strings while bridge saddles are typically V-shaped?

Note: shaped like the letter V, not like Queen V.

That is one of those things George Carlin should have noticed, but didn't.

 

[GonePlaid]

Green and red... my 65 MidgetView attachment 7094402

Very Christmas-y.