My first build. JMA-1L from Montreal.

[Marc T]

Hi Everyone,

I'm not familiar with this type of bridge. I'm assuming it should just lean up against the posts and the tension from the springs and strings will keep it in place.

Am I supposed to push the posts all the way in so that they are flush with the body?

Thanks

[colin2121]

Hi Everyone,

I'm not familiar with this type of bridge. I'm assuming it should just lean up against the posts and the tension from the springs and strings will keep it in place.

Am I supposed to push the posts all the way in so that they are flush with the body?

Thanks

Hi Marc
Not sure but it looks like the anchors are in upside down.

I photographed a post to show how the bridge pivot is assembled.
Smooth part in holes first. Then grooved part until anchor is flush with the body.
Posts then screw down as far as needed.
The bridge pivots on the groove in the posts.
Hope tha helps.

[Marc T]

Hi Colin,

Yea I noticed that I put them in upside down. I wonder if it makes much of a difference if i leave them as is. I have a feeling it will be quite difficult to get them out. Thanks for the picture.

Knowing that i put them in upside will drive me crazy so I think I will attempt to pull them out. I'm not entirely sure how to do it without damaging the posts/body.

I have a nail punch that I could try to use to tap the posts from underneath with a hammer. I might try that and see how it goes.

[colin2121]

You could search the forum - I have seen others remove posts successfully. Or just ask for advice on post removal and some of the others will provide solutions.
The bridge may not pivot properly as is. You could press on and see how you go as is but removal and reseat might be better.