Rosewood saddle pics, dimensions etc please.

[Mikep]

As per my '64 starfire ii thread I think I'll make a rosewood saddle. Be nice if it looked right. Any help appreciated thanks.

 

[GAD]

Thread referenced in OP: https://letstalkguild.com/ltg/index.php?threads/64-starfire-ii.213586/

 

[hansmoust]

Bridges could vary a little over the years. Made a few quick pics of one that should be close enough for your Starfire.

Measurements are in millimeters.

Good luck!

Sincerely,

Hans Moust
www.guitarsgalore.nl

 

[SFIV1967]

Mind that the bridge Hans shows is for a wound G-string.
If you want using a plain G-string you need a differently compensated rosewood bridge.



Source: https://hazeguitars.com/blog/an-old-g-and-a-new-g

Ralf

 

[Mikep]

That's very kind thankyou hans I'll make something close enough like that. I've made an unshaped saddle before then put small pieces of an unwound string on the top to find the intonation point for each string, mark then carve to that point. Definitely plain g for me!

 

[SFIV1967]

I've made an unshaped saddle before then put small pieces of an unwound string on the top to find the intonation point for each string, mark then carve to that point. Definitely plain g for me!

Always great hearing people know what they do!

Ralf

 

[Mikep]

Always great hearing people know what they do!

Ralf

Might be over stating the situation but we'll see what I can come up with...

 

[chazmo]

Mike, I'll move this to tech shop. Not sure if it'll help get any additional responses....

 

[Mikep]

No worries thanks. I'd say I've enough to be making progress