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The bridge and tailpiece are combined onto one unit (patent number
5,285,710), which firmly adjusts individual strings in three directions
with no loss of sustain.
Slide-Blocks are positioned forward or backward to locate proper
vibrating lengths of each string, and are then fastened down onto
a sturdy baseplate, thus setting string intonation or "true
octaves".
Saddle screws atop each slide-block adjust individual string
heights, allowing very low playing action.
This omni-adjustable bridge assembly will also regroup 10 strings
from 5+5 to 6+4, and 12 strings from 6+6 to 7+5, by way of
laterally repositioning one interior slide-block.
Also each saddle screw and corresponding tailpiece slot accepts any
size string, bass or melody, in any position, and in any sequence or
direction of pitch, accommodating all possible tunings. All saddle
screws are configured with a "V" channel and a deeper slot, comprising
a cross-sectional "Y", to seat strings of all possible gauges. The
tailpiece is equipped with slots within the slots, and likewise accepts
any bass or melody string at any position.
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an 8-string bridge
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a 10-string bridge
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a 12-string bridge
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