Re: Floating bridge or pin bridge on a Martin kit?
Not an expert, but I agree with Bob and Jake. My thinking is that the bracing for a flattop is designed to support the pin bridge with upward pulling pressure. A floating bridge creates downward pressure that could sink a top that doesn't have the structural advantage of having either a carved or induced arch. Also (more experienced builders chime in?) wouldn't 8 strings result in more pounds of pressure (either way) than the guitar bracing is designed for?
(as an aside... I responded to that same ad for kids and never got a reply... then it disappeared. could you PM me with the seller's info, as I'm still interested...thx)
Karen Escovitz
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