Acoustic Guitar Construction

I dropped Mike Doolin a note the other day and he sent me this link and info...very nice guy!!
I like the posts He uses with his bridge, it would seem to at least limit the
damage to the finish some if you broke a string and it shot out the back of
a regular pin-less bridge.

"Hi Ray,

There’s a page on my site (Dosen't seem to be there any more as he doesn't make guitars or anything else any longer) that describes how to make a pinless bridge:

http://www.doolinguitars.com/articles/bridgejigs/

I cut the steel posts from lengths of .078” piano wire that you can get at any hobby store. I use a 3/16” wide saddle so I don’t have to use a split saddle. But if you want to, the layout is the same as for a pinned bridge, you just have to place the posts 5/8” back from the saddle at the low E.

Good luck -

Mike"

Also this info on intonation as well as continuing articles that may be of interest or at least add to the question list.

http://www.doolinguitars.com/intonation ... tion1.html

Thought I would share! :>)

I've communicated with Mike regarding the Elliot bridge -- personally I don't like the added weight of the steel pins or the idea of having to drill into the top after the thing is glued in place. (just me) McMaster has the pins cut to length. I like the Lowden bridge and will work out a varation.

Good Info Ken, I'm really interested in what you come up with! I'm sure it will be very cool!