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Determining Bridge
Location
The bridge is glued directly to the top of the body
at a distance that is consistent with the scale
length of the instrument. This instrument's scale
length is calculated by measuring the distance
from the bottom edge of the nut, where it butts
against the end of the fretboard, to the center of
the 12th fret, and then doubling that number.
It is important to leave an area of the sound board
unfinished that is slightly smaller than the footprint
of the bridge. This will increase the strength of the
glue joint that attaches the bridge to the sound
board. The reduced size of this area allows the
finish of the guitar to be consistent around the
bridge.
A template has been provided for placement
of the bridge. In the event the template is mis-
placed or damaged, contact Grizzly for a replace-
ment. However, it is possible to correctly place
the bridge without the template. Instructions for
attaching the bridge with or without the template
are included.
Locating Bridge With Template
Place
template
1.
(see Figure 15), making sure fretboard and
sound hole are clearly visible and properly
aligned.
Remove template and place a layer of mask-
2.
ing or painter's tape on instrument where
bridge will be located.
Note: Make sure taped area is larger than
bridge footprint.
Model T33952/53/54 (Mfd. Since 09/23)
at
top
of
fretboard
Place template (see Figure 15) back in posi-
3.
tion and use a pencil to lightly trace top and
sides lines for bridge.
Remove template (see Figure 15) and place
4.
bridge in relation to marks made on tape.
Top of Fretboard
Figure 15. Using template for bridge placement.
Use a pencil to lightly mark bottom of bridge
5.
on masking tape.
Gently use a hobby knife to cut tape at
6.
marked location for bridge, then remove
excess tape.
Tip: Angle knife inward as you cut.
Headstock
Bridge
Template
Bridge
Location
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