Classical guitar bridge question - FRETS.NET2024-03-29T07:21:38Zhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/forum/topics/classical-guitar-bridge-question?commentId=2177249%3AComment%3A190426&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThe simplest way is just what…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2020-03-09:2177249:Comment:1905962020-03-09T15:19:52.997ZFrank Fordhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/FrankFord
<p>The simplest way is just what you suggest - tie a ball on the end of the string. You can buy ball end nylon strings, but the choices are limited. </p>
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<p>I just went to the local bead shop and bought a handful of 4mm glass beads. They are perfect to use on those ancient gut-strung Martins with pin bridges, and they work well on classical guitars, too.</p>
<p>The simplest way is just what you suggest - tie a ball on the end of the string. You can buy ball end nylon strings, but the choices are limited. </p>
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<p>I just went to the local bead shop and bought a handful of 4mm glass beads. They are perfect to use on those ancient gut-strung Martins with pin bridges, and they work well on classical guitars, too.</p> The other operation is to "sl…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2020-03-09:2177249:Comment:1904262020-03-09T09:01:09.073ZLen Biglinhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/LenBiglin
<p>The other operation is to "slip the block". This means separating the neck block from the back , and also the sides from the back for about 3". Allowing the block to be pushed into the body until the neck angle is acceptable , then reglue the block and sides , and finally trim the excess back overhang . This is quite easy if there is no back binding .</p>
<p>The other operation is to "slip the block". This means separating the neck block from the back , and also the sides from the back for about 3". Allowing the block to be pushed into the body until the neck angle is acceptable , then reglue the block and sides , and finally trim the excess back overhang . This is quite easy if there is no back binding .</p> Ball end nylon strings are av…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2020-03-09:2177249:Comment:1907012020-03-09T05:01:06.901ZRon Ellisonhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/RonEllison
<p>Ball end nylon strings are available to purchase, certainly here in the UK. As far as I can see ball end nylon strings and tie end nylon strings put the same stresses on the bridge.</p>
<p>Ball end nylon strings are available to purchase, certainly here in the UK. As far as I can see ball end nylon strings and tie end nylon strings put the same stresses on the bridge.</p>