Hardtail Jazzmaster Project..
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Re: Hardtail Jazzmaster Project..
The tornado bridge looks pretty good. Is it as high as the JM and Gibson bridge though? I really don't know where to start with this.
I think I'll be spray the body and headstock a dark navy/purple sparkle colour.
I think I'll be spray the body and headstock a dark navy/purple sparkle colour.
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Re: Hardtail Jazzmaster Project..
No. The saddles are pretty much the same type and height as Strat hardtail bridge. The bridgeplate is just shaped differently.Amber wrote: The tornado bridge looks pretty good. Is it as high as the JM and Gibson bridge though? I really don't know where to start with this.
I think I'll be spray the body and headstock a dark navy/purple sparkle colour.
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Think I'd be best with a Gibson style bridge. Jesus, I really don't know where to start with this.
Would I need a special TOM bridge to work with a JM neck? I have a Tokai 57' strat that I like the feel of. No idea how I'd measure it. I think it's vintage style with small low frets. I'd like it to feel similar.
Would I need a special TOM bridge to work with a JM neck? I have a Tokai 57' strat that I like the feel of. No idea how I'd measure it. I think it's vintage style with small low frets. I'd like it to feel similar.
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The main issue is that of neck radius. Most TOM bridges are set at 12" while vintage Fenders are more curved at 7.25".
You can read about neck radius in some detail here on the Warmoth page:
http://www.warmoth.com/guitar/necks/nec ... ion=radius
You can read about neck radius in some detail here on the Warmoth page:
http://www.warmoth.com/guitar/necks/nec ... ion=radius
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Re: Hardtail Jazzmaster Project..
in my experience the radius mismatch isn´t even an issue, since you need to cut the slots yourself on most TOMs anyway.
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Do they make a bridge that would be better suited for me? I'd need it to be lefty (or so it wouldnt matter either way)
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a tune-o-matic will work, you´ll have no problems using it for a lefty with a vintage radius neck.
edit: just for clarity´s sake... you compensate for the flatter radius of the TOM by cutting the slots in the outer saddles a bit deeper than you would if you were using it on a gibson guitar.
edit: just for clarity´s sake... you compensate for the flatter radius of the TOM by cutting the slots in the outer saddles a bit deeper than you would if you were using it on a gibson guitar.
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Re: Hardtail Jazzmaster Project..
Hmmm, ok. Need to know what to start with now.
Think I'm best starting with the bridge so I can then get the body made to fit the bridge.
Are all TOM bridges the same on eBay? I don't care about condition. Just as long as it works and sounds good and thick!
Think I'm best starting with the bridge so I can then get the body made to fit the bridge.
Are all TOM bridges the same on eBay? I don't care about condition. Just as long as it works and sounds good and thick!
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no not all TOMs are the same, there are generally three different types; vintage, modern and nashville. i would probably go with modern or nashville. but you can use any type, since you don´t already have any holes in the body.
these are very good for the money: http://guitarpartsresource.com/gbridge_gotohgibson.htm
and if you want really cheap: http://store.guitarfetish.com/gistbr.html
these are very good for the money: http://guitarpartsresource.com/gbridge_gotohgibson.htm
and if you want really cheap: http://store.guitarfetish.com/gistbr.html