Time to shape the saddle. This is called a b-bump saddle b/c it bumps the edge where the b string goes back farther than the edge for the other strings. This is because the b string needs a little more length in order to play in tune. A peculiarity of guitars. Also gives me a chance to show off another of the recent tools... this little vise that is holding the saddle is made for using with nuts and saddles... the jaws fall away steeply on either side, which allows better access for shaping with files and such. Very handy!
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
b-bump saddle
Time to shape the saddle. This is called a b-bump saddle b/c it bumps the edge where the b string goes back farther than the edge for the other strings. This is because the b string needs a little more length in order to play in tune. A peculiarity of guitars. Also gives me a chance to show off another of the recent tools... this little vise that is holding the saddle is made for using with nuts and saddles... the jaws fall away steeply on either side, which allows better access for shaping with files and such. Very handy!
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