Martin O sized Koa guitar (last construction step!)
Re: Rick Micheletti Plan Martin O sized Koa guitar
Looks great John.
Are you concerned with any polishing/buffing compound residue remaining under the bridge? I'd like to buff before gluing the bridge but that part really makes me nervous.
Are you concerned with any polishing/buffing compound residue remaining under the bridge? I'd like to buff before gluing the bridge but that part really makes me nervous.
~ darren
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Re: Martin O sized Koa guitar (last construction step!)
Thanks Tony,
This is the last construction step before setup. I used my KMG bridge setting tool for the short Martin scale to perfectly set the bridge. My taped area was a little smaller than the bridge. Once I set the bridge I bolted it down through the E-strings and with a sharp exacto knife cut the perfect edge for the bridge. I then worked my way to the line with a very sharp chisel. Once the bridge (sanded to a 28' radius) fit perfectly on the top. I used my KMG bridge clamp to glue it down.
This is the last construction step before setup. I used my KMG bridge setting tool for the short Martin scale to perfectly set the bridge. My taped area was a little smaller than the bridge. Once I set the bridge I bolted it down through the E-strings and with a sharp exacto knife cut the perfect edge for the bridge. I then worked my way to the line with a very sharp chisel. Once the bridge (sanded to a 28' radius) fit perfectly on the top. I used my KMG bridge clamp to glue it down.