Barnseys 2nd build ES2V

yeah I think string tension will hold the bridge in place, don't glue it in case you need to remove it

It's possible to pin or glue a wood base floating bridge once everything is settled and you've intonated, if you really want to. Of course, you have to allow for the glue with the finish or do a Setzer and pin it instead. But, permanent is permanent.

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Originally Posted by wokkaboy

nice one Barnsey its getting a nice gloss to it. Is the top natural ?

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Thanks wokkaboy, naughty oil only, put on and wiped of with a clean rag after 15-20 minutes and repeated 5 times over an 2hrs

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Originally Posted by WeirdBits

It's possible to pin or glue a wood base floating bridge once everything is settled and you've intonated, if you really want to. Of course, you have to allow for the glue with the finish or do a Setzer and pin it instead. But, permanent is permanent.

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So if it gets glued then whar ever stings i set it too thats all I can use, what happens with an acoustic guitar, theres no way of moving the bridge on my maton

Attachment 20962 4 coats of oil all over the body one each night this week

I'd leave the bridge unpinned/glued to start with and see how you get on. You can then try different string gauges. Once you settle on a gauge, then that would be the time to pin the bridge.

Brian Setzer does pin his floating bridge, but then the top part of his is a metal Tune-O-Matic type, so he's still got intonation adjustment. Swapping to that type of bridge could be an option if you don't think you'll stick to just one string gauge (or manufacturer).

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Originally Posted by Simon Barden

I'd leave the bridge unpinned/glued to start with and see how you get on. You can then try different string gauges. Once you settle on a gauge, then that would be the time to pin the bridge.

Brian Setzer does pin his floating bridge, but then the top part of his is a metal Tune-O-Matic type, so he's still got intonation adjustment. Swapping to that type of bridge could be an option if you don't think you'll stick to just one string gauge (or manufacturer).

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Thanks simon

Exac'ary.

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Originally Posted by Simon Barden

I'd leave the bridge unpinned/glued to start with and see how you get on. You can then try different string gauges. Once you settle on a gauge, then that would be the time to pin the bridge.

Brian Setzer does pin his floating bridge, but then the top part of his is a metal Tune-O-Matic type, so he's still got intonation adjustment. Swapping to that type of bridge could be an option if you don't think you'll stick to just one string gauge (or manufacturer).

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Now theres a guitarist Simon, shame he broke up the Stray Cats, but his orchestra is fantastic.

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Originally Posted by Adam Barnes

I really like the look of the timber bridge, but haven't been adle to find a build that used it on the forum, does it float on top or do i glue it when i get the stings on and the intonation right ?

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Hi AB
I'm building one at present (very slowly) and will not be glueing mine for a long while.
As Simon said I'll be trying many different ways before settling to one position. Then it will only be a very light application of glue.

Ps. Loving your finish. I'm going for a feast Watson mahogany colour on the back with all natural face, neck and headstock.


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