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Suggestions for bridge plate pickup installation...

Hi all, I have 4 TRANCE audio installs imminent... these pickups are glued to the bridge plate similar to the KK audio processes... do any of you have any PRO tips on the adhesive to use, placement ideas (possibly different than manufacturer suggestions, etc) and such? Trance Audio suggests E6000 adhesive...but I'm hoping to find something that transfers the vibration in the best manner... (Hide glue??) These are for live performing ac…

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Apparently, the E6000 remains flexible after curing (unlike hide glue). Maybe the flexibility is necessary for the best sound for this pickup. The instructions say to hold it in place for 10 minutes…
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Bridge gluing and finishing

I'm curious to hear when other acoustic builders attach their bridges, before or after finishing the top?

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I have a Cure UV lamp system and use Simtec's finishes. If you want to discuss, message me with your phone number. There is a LOT to consider, and plenty of bumps in the road to (hopefully) avoid.…
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When do you make the call to pull a lifting bridge and reglue?

Hey y'all, I've got a mid budget lefty acoustic in the shop for some work and one of the bridge wings is starting to pull up. I know some people are content to just squeeze some glue under and reclamp, but from what I can see underneath it the finish goes back a long way before we even start to touch the wood, if ever. So I'm leaning towards pulling it to be safe, but just making sure I'm not being overzealous before deciding on that co…

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Thank you both for taking the time to reply! Pulling it was definitely the right choice, it's a lot happier now. They'd removed some amount under the bridge at the factory but not nearly enough, only t…
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Soundhole Clamps... Recs Pls

What size do I need for gluing acoustic bridges (5"? 6"?) and is there cost effective source for these? Thx!

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Bridge Too Low?

Finishing up a new cutaway acoustic. I thought I had it right before finishing, but now that the finish is done and the neck is bolted on, a straight edge on the frets is 3/32" over the top of the bridge. Can I work with that, or do I need to either add a shim under the bridge, or just cut a new bridge? Any advice would be greatly appreciated... Paul in Chicago

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You can work with that. Under string tension the neck will come up a bit anyways. I used to build with the straightedge just grazing the top of the bridge like a lot of folks show you to do, but talle…
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