Routing Electric XII Bridge

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Twang Deluxe
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Routing Electric XII Bridge

Post by Twang Deluxe » Tue Feb 18, 2025 2:03 am

Hello,
does anyone know how deep the routing for a vintage electric xii bridge should be?

Thank you very much

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Re: Routing Electric XII Bridge

Post by kifla » Wed Feb 19, 2025 3:43 pm

This is how I route my bodies:
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saddle block route 12.7mm deep...it is enough for block, resting on the base plate, to be flush with the guard.
Hight can be adjusted with two allen screws.

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String anchor 8mm deep with 2mm deep recess for the "lip"

Hope it helps.

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Re: Routing Electric XII Bridge

Post by CROSS_guitars » Wed Feb 19, 2025 8:19 pm

The lip doesn't necessarily need to be recessed but if you have the skills, then why not.
But they are not recessed in the vintage model.

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Re: Routing Electric XII Bridge

Post by kifla » Wed Feb 19, 2025 8:56 pm

I do recess 'em....so it can't pass as "original". Even if people stick "Fender" on the neck ;)

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Re: Routing Electric XII Bridge

Post by Twang Deluxe » Thu Feb 20, 2025 3:13 am

@kifla: Thank you so much for your help!!!!!

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