The problem will always be the change in the sound transmission through the bridge. The moment you add a couple of metal dohickey's to the bridge you are going to dampen it.
Fi -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, 15 May 2008 5:46 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [HG] Adjustable bridge Hello. This idea of adjustable bridge is the perpetuum mobile of hg-world. It pops up in this forum at least once a year. Many of us have tried some more or less elaborate constructions, but how many adjustable bridges actually are in use? I doubt that out there are not very many. Are there any professionals or reputable makers using them? I am very sceptical about the usefulness, reliability and quality of any kind of adjustable bridge. And heck, do we really need it? If you really have to hassle with your string pressure every day, there is most likely something wrong with the geometry of your instrument. Normally the problems are solved with cotton and rosin. And I've seen and heard good instruments played by skillful players in frosty, dusty, muddy, moist and hot desert-dry conditions. Without adjustable bridges. Good luck, anyway. Esa Mäkinen Finland
