The impact of the bridge design on the sound of a classical guitar is often underestimated, or at least not treated extensively. The procedures necessary to improve the bridge design quickly clash with aesthetic expectations and customs. In the past, guitar makers have significantly changed the top bracing but for some reason very few acknowledged the bridge as a top brace as well. The variation of the bridge design may yield much more significant changes to the acoustics of the guitar than the ever-changing types of fan bracing (if such a significant change is desired at all). The modification of the bridge, as for example the floating bridge found in some Vorreiter guitars, makes it possible to change a variety of acoustic parameters, which will be further described and listed below.
Currently the strings on a classical guitar are tied to the tie block. Today the bridge omitting the tie block and leading the strings into the inside of the guitar body is found in instruments of the Schneider/Kasha type. Meyer suggests a bridge without the wings in order to improve the acoustic properties of the guitar (see Meyer, J.: Akustik der Gitarre in Einzeldarstellungen, Frankfurt/M, 1994, p.100). There have also been attempts in the past to reduce the weight of the bridge (scalloped design) or redesign it entirely (Kasha design).
The following bridge designs can be custom ordered for a Vorreiter guitar: The traditional bridge, the scalloped bridge and the floating bridge (the floating bridge does not need to be glued to the top, but it is useful for the string changing process to have it glued).
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The radical modification of the bridge design enables the luthier to work outside of the current boundaries of aesthetic customs. The acoustic properties of the bridge therefore weigh more heavily than its appearance, and it is possible to modify and maybe improve the sound of an instrument (if such a fundamental change is desired). It also makes the voicing process much easier. The following topics are the cornerstones of the floating bridge:
– The bridge as a transversal brace: Since the floating bridge has little or no stabilizing effect on the guitar top, additional bracing on the inside of the guitar top becomes necessary. The result is a reduction of weight, since the lightweight spruce wood can be used for these braces. These interior transversal braces can also be shaped and positioned according only to acoustic guidelines, since they are out of sight and mind of the player.
– The weight of the bridge: In comparison to the traditional bridge, the floating bridge (and all necessary interior bracing included!) weighs only about 75% as much. This improves the response of the top and lowers the impedance of the bridge. In order to maintain a good sustain, the entire top can be worked a little stiffer to compensate for the loss of impedance.
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– The break angle of the strings: The positioning of the string channels (the strings run over the saddle through these channels into the interior of the instrument) defines the break angle of the strings. This makes it possible to adjust the direction of string pressure on the saddle. The standard orientation of this vector in Vorreiter instruments is currently comparable to traditional bridge designs.We are proud to offer these beautiful, solid brass, precision-cut instrument bridges to the homemade instrument community. Based on the most popular of our wooden bridge designs, these golden tone-rich beauties are laser cut from 0.1875-inch (4.8mm) thick brass sheet. We then grind a nice tapered two-sided bevel into the top of each one, to make them easier to get notched for strings and installed.
The rest of the surface is left factory natural, for you to sand, file, buff or otherwise finish as desired. Some light sanding/filing of the sharp edges is recommended, at the very least. String grooves are not pre-filed, so these can be used for instruments with different #'s of strings. The Flying Kay style will work for 6-string guitars (as shown in the listing photos).
Below is an overview of the 2 styles/shapes we offer for these brass bridges. You can see images of the different styles and wood varieties in the listing photos.
String Floating Bridge W/bone
This is a shiny black electric guitar-style hard-tail bridge, but made for 3-string cigar box guitars! It took us a long time to find a source for these, but now we got 'em! These bridges are...
These 4-string tailpieces were engineered specifically for use on 4-string cigar box guitars. Designed and manufactured in the USA, these special parts would be a great addition to your next special...
This is a gold-plated electric guitar-style hard-tail bridge, but made for 4-string cigar box guitars, electric ukuleles, tenor guitars & more!These bridges double as both top-loading (strings...
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This is a shiny black electric guitar-style hard-tail bridge, but made for 4-string cigar box guitars, electric ukuleles, tenor guitars & more! It took us a long time to find a source for these, ...
This is a gold-plated electric guitar-style hard-tail bridge, but made for 4-string cigar box guitars, electric ukuleles, tenor guitars & more! It took us a long time to find a source for these, ...
We are proud to offer these hardwood laser-cut cigar box guitar bridge blanks, designed and made in our own C. B. Gitty workshops. We offer four different styles/shapes in a variety of wood options -...
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We proudly present the Rail Runner 2.0 line of cigar box guitar bridges. Laser-cut out of domestic and exotic hardwoods, they are perfect for mounting on the top of your box as a simple, yet...
These necks are hand-made in the C. B. Gitty workshops in the state of New Hampshire, USA, and we work hard to make sure they are a high-quality product! We use these same necks on our own cigar box...
Select your desired wood type and fretting options above. These custom, American-made fretboards are designed specifically for use on cigar box guitars with necks 1 1/2 wide. The fretboard is 20...
Different Guitar Bridge Types
This is an all-wood bridge meant for conventional banjos, but they also work great for cigar box guitars!These bridges may come in slotted for 6-string, which will still work fine for 4-string...
These poplar guitar necks are hand-made in the C. B. Gitty workshops in the state of New Hampshire, USA, and we work hard to make sure they are a high-quality product! We use these same necks on our...
This is a set of two handcrafted cigar box guitar bridges, made from beautiful (and expensive!) zebrawood. These are perfect for 3 and 4-string cigar box guitars, and can be customized with string...
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What better wood for a classic Americana instrument than a classic American hardwood: hickory! These necks are hand-made in the C. B. Gitty workshops in the state of New Hampshire, USA, and we work...
We are proud to offer this new design of easy-to-use hardtail bridges designed by Ben Gitty Baker specifically for cigar box guitars. These are single-piece, fixed saddle style bridges, which can...
This is a laser-cut biscuit bridge designed specifically for use on the Charles Atchison5.5-inch Lightning resonator cones that we sell. These are the acoustic version of the biscuit bridge...
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