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Tim Benware
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Post by Tim Benware » Fri Jul 04, 2014 10:46 pm

Anyone know of a reason that a pyramid bridge couldn't be used on a dred?
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Re: Question

Post by Dave Bagwill » Fri Jul 04, 2014 11:05 pm

I can't think of any reason why not...
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Re: Question

Post by John Parchem » Fri Jul 04, 2014 11:19 pm

I see no real reason why not. Dreds are typically strung up with higher tension strings than the smaller 0 and 00 guitars with the pyramid bridges so from a design perspective going to the belly bridge gave a bit more gluing surface. But I have strung up 00 with high tension strings no problem.

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Re: Question

Post by ken cierp » Fri Jul 04, 2014 11:37 pm

The original Ditson "D" have a pyramid bridge I think the Martin D1 and D2 did as well.

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Re: Question

Post by Tim Benware » Sat Jul 05, 2014 11:14 am

Thanks guys. Just needed some added reassurance!
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Re: Question

Post by ken cierp » Sat Jul 05, 2014 11:23 am

I see that the Martin Ditson reissues, 111 and 333 also have pyramid bridges as well. That's what we include in the KMG Ditson kits too.

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Re: Question

Post by Daniel P » Fri Jul 11, 2014 10:09 am

I'm building my KMG Ditson 12 fret with a pyramid bridge.

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