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In this video, I outline why you should cut string ramps in a guitar or ukulele bridge with drawings and describing the physics of what this accomplishes.
Note- the ramp is an easy curve, not a straight cut.
You can of course route these string ramps before gluing the bridge on, I just don't ever seem to.
To cut the ramps, I use the following:
1- Dremel (or any brand rotary tool)- i use the 100 series (I have 5 !)
2- Small "engraving cutters" bits. For guitars, you might want to use two sizes- small for treble strings, larger for the bass side.
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3- Nut file or the like to clean up the ramp. 220-400 grit Sand paper can also be used.
4- "Bridge pin hole slotting saws"- these saws are used on steel string guitars to (a) cut/saw a ramp into the bridge pin hole, and (b) make room for the string to sit inside the bridge pin hole when using a non slotted bridge pin. If you use bridge pins, it is worth having one of these saws (I show the older StewMac version in this video).
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5- I forgot to mention this in the video but i sometime use this abrasive cord to clean up the ramp- it is handy for other tight jobs too.
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