I leave mine floating because the intonation changes if you switch to different strings or if you adjust the height of the action. Basically, I try to get the octave harmonic to be the same as the fretted note at the 12th fret. Sometimes it’s impossible to get all the strings perfect, but close anyway.
Finally! Someone addressed the bridge on these guitars. Every video I’ve watched and instructions I’ve read so far did not discuss ANYTHING about the bridge as if it’s some kind of taboo subject or top secret. I’m still trying to wrap my head around not securing the bridge but maybe when I get around to finally building one of these things it’ll become more apparent to me (thanks to your explanation) as to why to leave it “floating”.
Thanks for answering this question. I was just messing with mine about an hour or two ago and wondered why they didn't glue or screw it in place. Makes sense if you hold your slide on an angle. I'll have to look how I hold mine and adjust the bridge accordingly.🎸🎶🎶😀
10 minutes of gathering a fretted guitar, an outline of the points you wanted to make before you started would have made this a terrific 5 minute explanation
You are a great teacher and very knowledgeable l just felt you felt rushed because your examples weren't at your finger tips thanks for the info you bring
Thanks. I use floating bolts for the bridges on my guitars. They are round and not pointed and so I like to be able to move the nut back and forwards for fine tuning. I set the intonation with an electronic tuner at the 12th fret. For my guitars with frets I set the action low especially at the nut so that the intonation is good all the way up the neck
My son's double bass (also fretless) also has a floating bridge. His fretless electric bass has a fixed bridge. It doesn't make a lot of difference IMO. As long as people know how to intonate their instrument.
Once you find the spot you like the bridge to be, mark it with a piece of masking tape (no permanent marks on box), then pull the strings and put a piece of double sided tape on tbe bottom of the bridge and reinstall it to the masking tape. This wil save headaches when you change strings or just get carried away and knock it a bit.
I always use floating bridges on my guitars, but not for the reason of how you hold the slide, but while building the CBG I‘m not sure how much the height of the strings impacts the intonation, so I can adjust it. Every guitar is different and also my nuts are not exactly the same. Emmm does that make sense? I‘m German 😅
I've only built a few CBG's. This was very informative. Thanks for the video.
I leave mine floating because the intonation changes if you switch to different strings or if you adjust the height of the action. Basically, I try to get the octave harmonic to be the same as the fretted note at the 12th fret. Sometimes it’s impossible to get all the strings perfect, but close anyway.
I just stumbled on this page by accident and thank god I did. Spot on video, its been a big help.
Cheers mate..
Finally! Someone addressed the bridge on these guitars. Every video I’ve watched and instructions I’ve read so far did not discuss ANYTHING about the bridge as if it’s some kind of taboo subject or top secret. I’m still trying to wrap my head around not securing the bridge but maybe when I get around to finally building one of these things it’ll become more apparent to me (thanks to your explanation) as to why to leave it “floating”.
Thanks for answering this question. I was just messing with mine about an hour or two ago and wondered why they didn't glue or screw it in place. Makes sense if you hold your slide on an angle. I'll have to look how I hold mine and adjust the bridge accordingly.🎸🎶🎶😀
great explaination - thank you Adam!!!
10 minutes of gathering a fretted guitar, an outline of the points you wanted to make before you started would have made this a terrific 5 minute explanation
Hi, thanks for the feedback mate. All part of the learning curve:)
You are a great teacher and very knowledgeable l just felt you felt rushed because your examples weren't at your finger tips thanks for the info you bring
I've been wondering about this, thanks a lot :)
Thanks. I use floating bolts for the bridges on my guitars. They are round and not pointed and so I like to be able to move the nut back and forwards for fine tuning. I set the intonation with an electronic tuner at the 12th fret. For my guitars with frets I set the action low especially at the nut so that the intonation is good all the way up the neck
That slide cbg sound nice acoustically Adam!
My son's double bass (also fretless) also has a floating bridge. His fretless electric bass has a fixed bridge.
It doesn't make a lot of difference IMO. As long as people know how to intonate their instrument.
Once you find the spot you like the bridge to be, mark it with a piece of masking tape (no permanent marks on box), then pull the strings and put a piece of double sided tape on tbe bottom of the bridge and reinstall it to the masking tape. This wil save headaches when you change strings or just get carried away and knock it a bit.
TruckDrivingFool top idea mate!
change one string at the time so the others will keep the bridge in place, as you would in a violin.
I just learned more about CBGs in this video than I have in the last year
7slotgrille I’m so glad you liked it. Check out ‘The Cigar Box Guitar Builder’ Facebook group and the podcast. Regards adam
I was wondering how to make a bolt tuners work.
Thanks Adam that was both comprehensive and helpful.
Thanks bro 👍😎🍺🎶
Thanks 👍
Awesome video
Thank You
I always use floating bridges on my guitars, but not for the reason of how you hold the slide, but while building the CBG I‘m not sure how much the height of the strings impacts the intonation, so I can adjust it. Every guitar is different and also my nuts are not exactly the same.
Emmm does that make sense? I‘m German 😅
Have you done a video on equal temperment, just intonation, etc? Couldn't find one on a quick search of your channel.
No mate Del Puckett is your guy for just intonation. I use their Stewart MacDonald fret calculator for my fret measurements.
Thank you
gracias is Nice to know
Geez 7 minutes to get to the point
gonzo outthere I know right! :) Just trying to help