i'll work on it today, Pro...i'm going to put the Tuna back on the PJ for the time being. the sustain on the Les Paul has made the slight sitar effect of the misaligned slots unbearable. but i'll put tape on it to capture the correct angle and then send you a graphic.
Introducing Tru-Arc Bridges
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Jul 14, 2008 12:45 p.m. dubkitty:
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Jul 17, 2008 5:55 a.m. sergi:
Proteus,
Payment done!
s.
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Jul 20, 2008 7:28 p.m. troy6120:
Hey sroux. I didn't want ya to think that I forgot about the sound clips. I just haven't gotten the bridge yet.
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Jul 23, 2008 10:58 a.m. Proteus:
The first Tru-Arc bridge has officially shipped - Troy should be seeing it very soon.
I'm hoping most of the other orders will ship by the end of next week. I'll be anxious to see what the brave early adopters think of their pioneering purchases...
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Jul 23, 2008 11:13 a.m. 10ahcn:
My '66 has a 14" radius. What's up with that? Someone in Brooklyn musta been needing new blades on the planer. My Tenny is in a 1000 pcs. right now, but when I get it back together it needs a new bridge. I bought a vintage bar some years ago and busted it in my vise trying to get the right radius. BTW, are these non-breakable?
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Jul 23, 2008 11:14 a.m. Proteus:
Huh-huh! We can make you one at 14", and it won't matter if it's unbreakable. Message me for details!
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Jul 23, 2008 12:42 p.m. 10ahcn:
I have an old aluminum Bigsby bridge that I'm going to modify and see how that works. Over and above the radius thing, is the string spacing. The Hilos, which are not all that strong to begin with, can't have a bridge with anything over a 2" spread. What will the string spacing be on the Tru-Arcs?
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Jul 23, 2008 12:57 p.m. Proteus:
On a custom order, whatever you want. The bridges come from a metal fabrication shop in Columbus, Ohio which invested in custom tools to build the bridges as precisely as possible. It's a can-do sort of operation.
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Jul 23, 2008 1:31 p.m. sroux:
That's cool Troy.... Hopefully I'll be getting mine soon as well!
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Jul 23, 2008 2:38 p.m. 10ahcn:
Even if I get the Bigsby bridge worked out, I 'll probably still order one Proteus. It'll be a few weeks or so, as my guitar is currently under construction.
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Jul 23, 2008 4:15 p.m. Proteus:
Just let me know; I'll be around.
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Jul 23, 2008 4:34 p.m. Curt:
Can someone direct me to the downloadable radius gauge please?
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Jul 23, 2008 4:44 p.m. Proteus:
Kinman has one here, though it doesn't measure every possibility.
Pickguardian has a pair which covers more radii here.
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Jul 23, 2008 5:09 p.m. J(esse James)D:
Prot, I'm looking forward to all your "hand buffing" on mine.
I;m sure my DEO will be a happy recipient
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Jul 23, 2008 5:30 p.m. mbeaupr:
Proteus, PM sent.
Mathieu
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Jul 27, 2008 4:44 a.m. troy6120:
I have acquired the Tru-Arc! Can't wait to give this a whirl! It feels to be much lighter in weight than the brass (mine's aluminum). I may take them both to the grocery store and weigh them in the produce aisle scales.
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Jul 27, 2008 11:28 a.m. Proteus:
Uhh...I thought you'd put it on your guitar! It's not guaranteed to match the radius of the platform on the scale.
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Jul 28, 2008 7:32 a.m. troy6120:
I was kidding about weighing the bridge at the grocery store. I'm putting the bridge on today. Looks great, Proteus!
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Jul 30, 2008 10:39 p.m. troy6120:
And the thing sounds spanky! It made my DSW feel much more "comfortable" to play. Take my word for it. I had to adjust the intonation a hair, re-assess the bridge height, lower a couple of polepieces on the Dynas, etc. And it all came together very well. It's not the last Tru-Arc that I will buy. The brass bar bridge may sound a bit "richer" than aluminum, but the aluminum is "spanky". I like "spanky". Hey sroux, send me an email. I'll send you some sound clips if ya want.
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Jul 31, 2008 9:31 a.m. sroux:
Nice! Spanky is good
Sounds like it's going to do exactly what I wanted. The spank of the Bigsby with the sustain of the bar.
Can't wait to hear my 6120 once I have it on!
Yep...I'd love some clips...
PM Sent!
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Jul 31, 2008 7:46 p.m. troy6120:
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Aug 6, 2008 1:41 a.m. Adrian:
Hey Proteus I sent you a pm just FYI.
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Aug 7, 2008 9:31 a.m. sroux:
Hey Proteus.....Any idea on an ETA for the next batch of bridges??
Gonna be doing some recording next week, and I was wondering if I'd be rocking a Tru-Arc by then...
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Aug 7, 2008 9:36 a.m. Proteus:
You will. Every order is shipping to customers TODAY!
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Aug 7, 2008 10:19 a.m. sroux:
YEAAH!!!!!!!!
Best news I've had today Proteus!
Merci!
Shawn
