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jl_mitchell

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Bridge alignment
« on: September 18, 2003, 06:35:42 AM »
Hi Mica,
 
I was changing strings on my new Series II this week and noticed that the bridge is oriented with a very slight angle to it. The edge closest to the pick-ups is ever so slightly lower than the edge closest to the tail-piece. Possibly the holes for the height screws were drilled in at a slight angle?
 
The bridge works fine. I was just curious as to whether whether this angle serves a purpose, or is actually typical for most Alembic bridge asemblies.
 
Thanks again,
 
James

mica

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Bridge alignment
« Reply #1 on: September 18, 2003, 10:38:20 AM »
Yeah, it's typical. The string pull forces the leading (pickup) edge of the bridge slightly lower.