Tuffset Bridge

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Re: Tuffset Bridge

Post by B.T. » Fri Dec 27, 2024 10:40 pm

Pacafeliz wrote:
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...for now, first, i decided to try it out on the old CompStang, as it is the one with the littlest sustain/resonance, and it seems to have come more to life with this bridge. Lots of work/ time to get it RIGHT, but well worth it! :w00t:
Wow that looks extra sweet on that one. 8)

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Re: Tuffset Bridge

Post by UpstairsDuck » Sat Dec 28, 2024 11:31 pm

Pacafeliz wrote:
Sun Dec 22, 2024 4:37 am
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...for now, first, i decided to try it out on the old CompStang, as it is the one with the littlest sustain/resonance, and it seems to have come more to life with this bridge. Lots of work/ time to get it RIGHT, but well worth it! :w00t:
That looks great

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Re: Tuffset Bridge

Post by thevolumecontrol » Mon Dec 30, 2024 7:09 am

UpstairsDuck wrote:
Sat Dec 28, 2024 11:31 pm
Pacafeliz wrote:
Sun Dec 22, 2024 4:37 am
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...for now, first, i decided to try it out on the old CompStang, as it is the one with the littlest sustain/resonance, and it seems to have come more to life with this bridge. Lots of work/ time to get it RIGHT, but well worth it! :w00t:
That looks great
Oh myyyyyyy

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Re: Tuffset Bridge

Post by mekhem » Mon Dec 30, 2024 7:12 pm

@Deed_Poll

Finally had some time to install the second Tuffset - this time with brass.

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Set up nicely and intonated superquick

Thanks again and thanks for your note!

Appreciate it!

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Re: Tuffset Bridge

Post by electric__ralph » Mon Dec 30, 2024 9:29 pm

Anyone try an under-bridge style piezo pickup on a Tuffset? What with the Tuffset having nothing loose and rattling, it seems like a great idea.

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Re: Tuffset Bridge

Post by GilmourD » Tue Dec 31, 2024 7:50 pm

electric__ralph wrote:
Mon Dec 30, 2024 9:29 pm
Anyone try an under-bridge style piezo pickup on a Tuffset? What with the Tuffset having nothing loose and rattling, it seems like a great idea.
Under bridge? Aren't piezos usually integrated into the saddles for electric guitar bridges?

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Re: Tuffset Bridge

Post by JJStrummr » Wed Jan 01, 2025 9:02 am

I received this a couple of weeks ago and I'm still in the middle of my build so I can only state it is absolutely gorgeous and the craftsmanship is perfect. I love the look of the brass saddles and have high hopes for the sound test! But I can't rush my build...sigh

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Re: Tuffset Bridge

Post by BoringPostcards » Wed Jan 01, 2025 12:55 pm

Pacafeliz wrote:
Sun Dec 22, 2024 4:37 am
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...for now, first, i decided to try it out on the old CompStang, as it is the one with the littlest sustain/resonance, and it seems to have come more to life with this bridge. Lots of work/ time to get it RIGHT, but well worth it! :w00t:
Holy crap, the Tuffset looks right at home on a Mustang…. *gears spinning*
Det er mig der holder traeerne sammen.

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Re: Tuffset Bridge

Post by Deed_Poll » Sun Jan 05, 2025 4:46 am

mekhem wrote:
Mon Dec 30, 2024 7:12 pm
@Deed_Poll

Finally had some time to install the second Tuffset - this time with brass.

Image

Set up nicely and intonated superquick

Thanks again and thanks for your note!

Appreciate it!
Looks great!! How do you find the brass compared to the stainless?
JJStrummr wrote:
Wed Jan 01, 2025 9:02 am
I received this a couple of weeks ago and I'm still in the middle of my build so I can only state it is absolutely gorgeous and the craftsmanship is perfect. I love the look of the brass saddles and have high hopes for the sound test! But I can't rush my build...sigh
Thank you for the kind words! I hope you enjoy the sound and feel equally :) cheers!

Dan
Creator of the Tuffset Bridge - Locked & Ready to Rock!
www.tuffsetbridge.com ◈ @tuffsetbridge

Owner Operator of GuitarForm - Custom Offset Guitar Bodies
www.guitarform.com ◈ @guitar_form

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Re: Tuffset Bridge

Post by electric__ralph » Sun Jan 05, 2025 8:11 am

GilmourD wrote:
Tue Dec 31, 2024 7:50 pm
electric__ralph wrote:
Mon Dec 30, 2024 9:29 pm
Anyone try an under-bridge style piezo pickup on a Tuffset? What with the Tuffset having nothing loose and rattling, it seems like a great idea.
Under bridge? Aren't piezos usually integrated into the saddles for electric guitar bridges?
Sure, that’s one way to do it. I’m thinking of this style: https://www.fishman.com/portfolio/sbt-c ... ransducer/

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Re: Tuffset Bridge

Post by GilmourD » Sun Jan 05, 2025 8:46 pm

electric__ralph wrote:
Sun Jan 05, 2025 8:11 am
GilmourD wrote:
Tue Dec 31, 2024 7:50 pm
electric__ralph wrote:
Mon Dec 30, 2024 9:29 pm
Anyone try an under-bridge style piezo pickup on a Tuffset? What with the Tuffset having nothing loose and rattling, it seems like a great idea.
Under bridge? Aren't piezos usually integrated into the saddles for electric guitar bridges?
Sure, that’s one way to do it. I’m thinking of this style: https://www.fishman.com/portfolio/sbt-c ... ransducer/
That's for a soundboard, like in an acoustic or a cello or something.

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Re: Tuffset Bridge

Post by dgrunbe » Mon Jan 13, 2025 4:34 am

My new Tuffset bridge with brass saddles showed up Saturday.
Looks great. Can't wait to put in on the thinline Jugular body that I think
I am in the process of ordering.

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Re: Tuffset Bridge

Post by ragamuffin » Sun Jan 19, 2025 10:41 am

I just gave in and ordered a brass saddle Tuffset for my korina JM build; can't wait!

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Re: Tuffset Bridge

Post by Berry_B » Sun Jan 19, 2025 8:18 pm

Really love the Tuffset, Dan! Setup was smooth sailing. Got to put it to use at an event this weekend and there weren’t any issues with it returning to pitch :-*
I just joined the forum and am not sure how to post a pic since I don’t use a picture hosting site. Not as easy as TGP it seems.

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Re: Tuffset Bridge

Post by Deed_Poll » Mon Jan 20, 2025 6:52 am

ragamuffin wrote:
Sun Jan 19, 2025 10:41 am
I just gave in and ordered a brass saddle Tuffset for my korina JM build; can't wait!
That's going to look incredible!!! Brass saddles plus anodised guard... :?
Berry_B wrote:
Sun Jan 19, 2025 8:18 pm
Really love the Tuffset, Dan! Setup was smooth sailing. Got to put it to use at an event this weekend and there weren’t any issues with it returning to pitch :-*
I just joined the forum and am not sure how to post a pic since I don’t use a picture hosting site. Not as easy as TGP it seems.
Wicked!! Thank you so much, so glad you like it!! Best way to post images for me is to make a free account on IMGUR website, basically you drag and drop to upload images then you can read off the various links / codes that will have them pop up on the forum. This forum likes the ones that start with "[ img ] *picture URL* [ / img]"

Cheers and good luck!! Would love to see pics ;)

Dan
Creator of the Tuffset Bridge - Locked & Ready to Rock!
www.tuffsetbridge.com ◈ @tuffsetbridge

Owner Operator of GuitarForm - Custom Offset Guitar Bodies
www.guitarform.com ◈ @guitar_form

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