Ukecaster
Well-known member
I can't believe nobody is suggesting to simply make a string style bridge out of this. Drill a small 1/16" diameter hole in the middle of the slot all the way through the top. Feed the string in to the top and fish it out through the sound hole. Put a small bead on the string and tie a knot. Attach the string to the tuning peg and problem solved. It looks the same as the original design but works better, the bridge will not pull off, etc.
Yes, super easy and effective. I did it to a tenor whose bridge had lifted, works like a charm, no more fiddly knots or string tails to worry about snipping or weaving. Some will kvetch about difficulty restringing as string-thru, but after you've done it once, it's a piece-o-cake. Plus, if there's any desire for a slightly wider string spread at the saddle, this is the time to do that, just figure that out before you drill.