How to Position and Install Your Guitar Bridge

In this video we are talking about how to properly position and install your guitar bridge. This is mostly about figuring out exactly where the bridge needs to go so that your guitar will play well and intonate properly. I hope you guys enjoy!

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[TJEvans]

one additional tip for everyone that I learned from experience....if you get a kit, or even just a body that already has a route for a trem block (strat style) or the string through holes (tele style) DO NOT just assume that the measurements were correct when those were routed or drilled. I've had a few prefab bodies, that I assumed (DOH) were done correctly, only to find out when assembly was complete, that the bridge position was too forward (it's ALWAYS too forward) I couldn't adjust the saddles back enough to intonate correctly.

My tip, if you trust yourself enough, is to get a body like Brad's here, where nothing is done for the bridge...that way you can measure it yourself to make sure it's correct...

[daniel]

If the screw doesn't go in easily, you can rub the screw on a candle and the wax will make it easier to drive in. Soap also works.

[freeelectron]

Really useful bridge install tutorial. Lots of important tips and detail. Thanks Brad!

[TheSeanCreagh]

Newcastle Brown? Great choice, man! :) If you get the chance, try Smitherwicks and/or Frydenlund. Both are fantastic! :)

[ArturBrzozowski]

I know good use for that lip balm

Stick the tip of every screw before driving it in. It's a lot easier that way and in few years someone will be really thankful during disassembly! Mine screw tips have tropical fruits flavour

This is the series I've been waiting for.
I may or may not be planning something similar

[natgrant]

Awesome. Now I just have to make the freaking neck so I have an idea of what the scale length will be!
Anyway, thanks. This will actually help out immensely.

[goodvibes]

Great tips. Took awhile for me to disassociate alcohol from guitar but i know thats a personal problem. Wouldve rather just got into the guitar build from the very start. This was very informative.

[markgordon]

Sounds like that dog gave you indigestion lol good video all the same, loved the dig at bureaucracy 😂😂😂

[darinplott]

Brad your timing is great. Just bought a Wilkinson trem for an odd strat import Euro has anyone ever heard of that brand? Going to convert from six point to two point.

[Mikem-mqhh]

Nicely done....I'm doing my first FrankenTeleStrat...I'm gonna look at the rest of your tutorials. Thanks

Thank you and the humor is appreciated in an all too serios world

[hball]

"I'm so far behind I might as well be in government"...love it!

[peterquailman]

Yep, no mistake about it. I have seen that guitar kit hanging in its place for like, forever! So yes, you really need to finish that one up, please! Haha. . .

Also, the real reason I would like to see it finished is that I am pretty excited about how it would look done. And of course, with all the technique incorporated in the build, which I believe, would be shown as well.

Keep it up Brad, looking forward to more of your videos.

[michaelstephen]

awesome as always Brad - this was the exact lesson I needed today....going to grab a "refreshment" and get to work on my bridge!

[billsmith]

Very informative. I am doing my first guitar build.

[dave]

Ahh, Newcastle Broon. My home town brew. Can't beat a bottle of dog !

[billsaltz]

Always enjoy your videos Brad . I'm converting a "small scale " Solo kit I made last year into a hardtail. I'm tired of fighting intonation and tuning this little guy! (Strat). Seems, small scale guitars are really hard to tune! I'm putting on a full size neck. I've done 6 builds this last year, with a few trial and error bumps. Anyway, I've been using bees wax on all of my screws on all builds. I just thought it was a "given" in woodworking. Thanks for being there when we need you ! God bless!

[tonysansom]

Good video Brad. I'm working towards my first build so can't get enough of this sort of thing 👍

[dave]

Ash, Newcastle Broon. My home town brew. Can't beat a bottle of dog !

[tomwoods]

Ah Newcastle Brown good choice my drink of choice while going through my RAF Trade Training