Hi All,
Can anyone help me out with dimensions for a Gibson K1 bridge?
Many thanks!
Andy
Hi All,
Can anyone help me out with dimensions for a Gibson K1 bridge?
Many thanks!
Andy
Here's mine, which I'm pretty sure is original
Overall length 5 1/4 inches
Saddle length 2 5/16 inches
Thickness 3/8 inch
Height including saddle, at the G string almost exactly 1 inch
Hope this helps.
Allen Hopkins
Gibsn: '54 F5 3pt F2 A-N Custm K1 m'cello
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Early one piece or the later adjustable ones?
Phil
One piece. 1908/09 I think.
Thanks Allen. That's great!
Last edited by AndyV; May-17-2018 at 12:43am. Reason: Info in previous message
What do you think is the value of one of these bridges on the market?
Phil
No idea. Are you selling or buying?
I'm a good way into fabricating one now.
I think I have one in my parts stash. Just curious.
Is that the one piece, or the non-height adjustable with saddle inserts?
If you come up with a price let me know.
Thanks.
Thanks Phil. I'll see how it goes with my attempt.
I sure could have used those photos yesterday!
Hint-hint---
Many, if not all of these so called 1 piece bridges are actually 2 pieces!!! Inspect one carefully and you will see that a separate piece that includes the cuts for string compensation actually sits on the full thickness base.
In other words, make the upper half separately. You can make the compensation cuts with saw and chisel or file, and run the cuts right through the whole face of the upper piece. Then, glue it on the lower piece and touch up the face with a sanding block. That's how Gibson did it. It's a heck of a lot easier than trying to chisel the compensation cuts into a single piece bridge.
Great to know! Now.
I'm using rosewood (I think - decades old scrap from one of my dad's projects) for one I've started on. If I decide to make one from ebony it will be so much easier.
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