Mahogany bridge?

icuker · Feb 12, 2012

I had a luthier glue a bridge off a busted up uke I had to another vintage uke I had bought. It worked great and looks very nice on the vintage uke.

But I would like to make a bridge for my busted up uke that I have glued back together. Anyway, I have mahogany sitting around. Would that make good enough bridge material?

If not, what would you recommend from a Lowe's type of store?

Moore Bettah Ukuleles · Feb 12, 2012

I suggest you buy a rosewood or ebony bridge blank from on of the luthier supply houses.

icuker · Feb 13, 2012

Thanks for the input.

Rick Turner · Feb 13, 2012

On the other hand, mahogany with an ebony saddle worked pretty well for Martin...

A lighter weight bridge is likely to sound a bit snappier, but it all depends on what you like.

Chih-Wei Liu · Feb 13, 2012

I've made one for a flamenco guitar. If yours is denser than average then go for it.

BlackBearUkes · Feb 13, 2012

Softer woods like mahogany or koa work well for me once in a while, but only if it is the string through type, and not the tie-on or slotted hole type.

0011000011001 · Feb 13, 2012

Ive only built one uke, and I used a mahogany bridge. So far Im very happy with it. Its solid and looks really nice.

Mahogany bridge?

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