Gluing a gibson-like moustache bridge

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Dave Bagwill
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Gluing a gibson-like moustache bridge

Post by Dave Bagwill » Tue Oct 16, 2018 6:14 pm

Any hints on gluing one of these to the top? The usual jig I use for Martin-type bridges does not give enough pressure out at the ends of the moustache.
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Kevin in California
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Re: Gluing a gibson-like moustache bridge

Post by Kevin in California » Tue Oct 16, 2018 7:45 pm

How about a vacuum fixture Dave.

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Re: Gluing a gibson-like moustache bridge

Post by Dave Bagwill » Tue Oct 16, 2018 8:35 pm

I've got one! However, I thought of another way and it's gluing on now. If it pops off tomorrow morning, I will vacuum!
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Re: Gluing a gibson-like moustache bridge

Post by John Parchem » Thu Oct 18, 2018 4:32 pm

The other idea to assure even pressure is to use a caul on top of the bridge and either sound hole clamps or a vacuum clamp.

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Re: Gluing a gibson-like moustache bridge

Post by dave d » Tue Oct 23, 2018 1:36 pm

Ditto for what John said. I used a caul that was the same shape & size as the moustache, with a thin cork pad underneath and then the usual bolts.

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Re: Gluing a gibson-like moustache bridge

Post by Dave Bagwill » Tue Oct 23, 2018 6:42 pm

Good stuff!
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