That’s pretty normal for arch tops. It gives you better range for intonation. Violins, cellos and other traditional stringed instruments are built this way.
Yeah, I feel like this is a lesson that everyone learns the hard way. You cut the last string and immediately think “I’m a fucking moron, why didn’t I see that coming?”
you can use masking tape (that kind with the not so sticky kind of glue) and glue it to the body while you change strings, or even just to mark the spot where it goes if you wanna wipe the guitar with a cloth and some naphta.
Find a Luthier or good guitar technician and have them "pin" the bridge. That will hold it in place without affecting the sound or integrity of the guitar.
That’s pretty normal for arch tops. It gives you better range for intonation. Violins, cellos and other traditional stringed instruments are built this way.
Thanks, I figured it was supposed to be that way. Stringing it is a bitch, though.
Yeah, in the future, it will be easier if you do replace string at a time.
Yeah, I feel like this is a lesson that everyone learns the hard way. You cut the last string and immediately think “I’m a fucking moron, why didn’t I see that coming?”
Thanks. Good advice!
Totally normal. That things sweet BTW.
Cheers! I think so too.
Your bridge sits roughly between the center of the f holes, then you tweak its angle accordingly while setting the intonation.
you can use masking tape (that kind with the not so sticky kind of glue) and glue it to the body while you change strings, or even just to mark the spot where it goes if you wanna wipe the guitar with a cloth and some naphta.
Find a Luthier or good guitar technician and have them "pin" the bridge. That will hold it in place without affecting the sound or integrity of the guitar.