Lowden style bridge

[Herman]

Hey Guys,

The guitar that is on the way now, will have a Lowden style bridge, with a split saddle and without pins. Like this original one:



Below the saddles , there is a slot about half deep the bridge's height.
How to make this? I'm thinking of routing it with a round top bit 1/3" wide.

Does someone had a better idea? chisel? rasping? sanding?

Thanks, Herman
BTW, It is Wengé, so splintery

[ken cierp]

http://acousticguitarconstructionforum. ... =20&t=1709

[Herman]

Ok Ken, thanks. That would be an Ovation style solution. It is easier to make. And for sure it is an option for me.
But what if I still would like to make it like the Lowden thing?

[ken cierp]

That would be an Ovation style solution

not really

http://www.ovationtribute.com/Ovation_G ... atent.html

For a one off just use a fret saw, and chisel

[Herman]

He, that is funny. I did not know Ovation uses a metal strip inside the bridge.