Guitar Bridge Source: Guitar Bridge Guitar Bridge: The guitar bridge is one of the most significant parts of the tone producing network on the acoustic guitar or the classical guitar. If the guitar bridge is not constructed properly, installed properly or not constructed of the proper materials, it can cause the luthier a considerable amount [...]

The Belly Bridge, made popular by the C.F. Martin company is one of the best choices you can make in bridge selection for your acoustic guitar. Learn how to make one in this very detailed article.

Are you interested in construction your own Belly Bridge for your Acoustic Guitar. This article will give you a preview into the wood required, tool sources and much more to get you started in this very important task in Acoustic Guitar Construction.

The Acoustic Guitar Belly bridge has been a classic since C.F. Martin introduced it on their pre-war Martins in the 1930′s. Learn about this bridge and what makes it such a popular option for both factory make and handmade guitars.

Gluing Guitar Bridge Source: Guitar Bridge Gluing a Guitar Bridge: Okay. First things first. Before you glue on the bridge for an acoustic guitar, the entire guitar needs to be finished and buffed out first. In the past, when I first entered into guitar building, I started applying my guitar bridges on the guitar and [...]

If you have ever tried to clamp an acoustic guitar bridge with long reach clamps, you know what a hassle it can be to get the clamps set just right, the bridge aligned and prevent damage to the interior of the guitar. With this free PDF download you can make a great bridge clamp that makes all of these problems go away. This article is the instructional materials on how to make this easy to construct clamp.

If you have ever tried to clamp an acoustic guitar bridge with long reach clamps, you know what a hassle it can be to get the clamps set just right, the bridge aligned and prevent damage to the interior of the guitar. With this free PDF download you can make a great bridge clamp that makes all of these problems go away.

Saddle Channel Routing Jig Plans – Very detailed plans of a great tool to make life easier when cutting that all-important slot for your saddle in the bridge. Works on bridges mounted on the guitar too. Full range of adjustment for compensation, cutting length and securement to the bridge.

If you wish to make your own belly bridge from scratch for your new handmade guitar, or are making a replacement bridge or bridge upgrade, this article will take you through the necessary steps to complete this task. The end product will be a bridge that appears to be professionally construction with little effort.

Guitar Fretboards Source: Guitar Neck Fretboard Saddle Width – Acoustic Guitars: Actually the title of this article is a bit deceiving. We actually do not have a width of the fretboard at the saddle. What we do have though is the width of the fretboard at the soundhole is definitely influenced by the saddle width. [...]