I made that tool myself, I've made it from some kind of saw , probably steel saw, then i cut it so it can fit in pin slot.
Bridge slotting
07-27-2023, 04:51 PM
I slot everything. It's not really about the sound. It's about increasing bridge plate longevity and making string changes easier. I really dislike changing strings on a guitar with slotted pins. You always have to make sure the ball end is pulled into place and often the pins sit too proud. With a properly made slot the string slides right into place on the first try.
I bet I've slotted over a dozen Eastman guitars. I have a small ziplock around here somewhere that is full of Eastman stock pins I just did my Gibson J45 this week. It's much easier than you might think with the right tools.
07-27-2023, 06:07 PM
Thank you UJ. I was wondering when you were going to drop a comment. It was because of your video that I decided to try my hand at slotting a bridge. Like you wrote - it is much easier that you might think. I intended to do my E20SSv but the wound E is very close to the bridge, so I just left it as is.
In case anyone is interested, here is Jesse's video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SmPbgqO89s
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Current stable - prone to frequent changes
07-30-2023, 07:33 AM
(07-27-2023, 06:07 PM)TomC Wrote: (07-27-2023, 06:07 PM)TomC Wrote: Thank you UJ. I was wondering when you were going to drop a comment. It was because of your video that I decided to try my hand at slotting a bridge. Like you wrote - it is much easier that you might think. I intended to do my E20SSv but the wound E is very close to the bridge, so I just left it as is. I am about the least mechanically inclined person you know and if I can do it, anyone can! |
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