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Topic: steel nut and bridge |
Gary Glisson
From:
munford, tn 38058
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Posted 1 Jan 2011 6:13 am |
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i have a lap steel and i want to change the bridge and nut from plastic to steel. the guitar is a string thru body
does anyone know where i can buy a steel bridge and nut or have these custom made to spec?
thanks
gary glisson
munford tn |
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Don McGregor
From:
Memphis, Tennessee
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Posted 1 Jan 2011 7:24 am
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Gary,
Don't know of anyone who stocks nuts or bridges for steels, but, post a couple of pictures of your existing nut and bridge, and some of us can probably steer you toward some options.
What kind of lap steel is it? What style of bridge and nut are we talking about?
I'm in the slow process of building some non-pedal steels, and so far I like brass best for nut and bridge. Brass and aluminum are easier to work than steel, and still bring out a brighter sound than plastic, Corian, or bone. |
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William Lake
From:
Ontario, Canada
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Chris Battis
From:
Reno, Nevada, USA
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Posted 1 Jan 2011 9:54 am
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I don't recommend this set. The bridge is actually pretty good and the dimension from 1st to 6th is 2 1/16", but the very narrow (1 3/8") string spacing of the nut makes it unusable. Perhaps the vendor would sell you just the bridge w/o the nut.
The vendor contacted me after the sale asking for positive feedback, but when I mentioned the string spacing issue he told me I was wrong and that there was no problem 
Chris |
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Gary Glisson
From:
munford, tn 38058
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Posted 1 Jan 2011 11:09 am
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hi chris i agree with you my string spacing is
1 3/4'' i think 1 3/8ths would be too narrow. i'am hoping i can find someone who can custom make me one
i've got a few leads out
thanks gary |
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Chris Battis
From:
Reno, Nevada, USA
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Posted 1 Jan 2011 4:04 pm
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Gary--I haven't dealt with this outfit, but they sell small-dimension angle iron in brass and aluminum that would be suitable for nuts and bridges and with no minimum order:
http://www.onlinemetals.com/
Chris |
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