Never Get it Wrong - How to drill Anchor Holes - Tune-o-matic and Similar style guitar bridges!

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[@nellayema2455]

I love that Schaller bridge. I used one on the only guitar that I've ever built back in '83 or so. They work very well, and are a higher quality bridge than a "Bad Ass" bridge, IMO.

[@michaelspitz3870]

really helpful and well executed video. no extra stuff, just gets right to the explanation of how he created the pilot holes.

[@letsbuildaguitar9230]

Glad it was helpful!

[@johnkingston6653]

Believe it or not, I am putting just that style of bridge on my guitar build, I was praying that I could find a video showing me how best to do this, and there you were, I’m so glad I’ve found your channel, thanks again for sharing your experience

[@letsbuildaguitar9230]

Rock on! That’s awesome!!! Thanks for letting me know!

[@Luketheripper13]

See these kind of videos is why I use KZbin more than anything besides google. It’s also how you get my follow every time I watch one. You didn’t talk about nonsense, you gave extensive information, examples, and recommended the best way/tools to use. These are all factors that contribute in your success or failure in your project. But the thing I really love most is how you told us about your failures and what you did wrong and how to make sure it doesn’t happen again. It shows even the most experienced, professional, people are not always right or how easy it is for them to make mistakes if they’re not careful. And since I am just starting to learn how to setup and modify my own guitar, I’ve been making more mistakes than I’d ever thought possible and I’m not done yet im sure but I am learning to KZbin everything first, GET THE CORRECT TOOLS, and measure twice cut once. This video will definitely save me some guitar trouble n

[@letsbuildaguitar9230]

Thanks for your input! I appreciate the encouragement!

[@christianboddum8783]

So much clear thinking here, I must be dreaming 😆

[@letsbuildaguitar9230]

Thanks!!!

[@TrueBleachDionin]

I'm beginning to customize and I'm glad to se this early on .Thanks!

[@letsbuildaguitar9230]

Awesome! Good luck with your build!

[@Matthew-xf7rb]

Thank you so much for this! I've been working on a guitar, swapping out a Tune o Matic with a wrap around and was afraid of messing it up. Subscribed!

[@letsbuildaguitar9230]

Thanks for the feedback! I appreciate it! Hoping this helps you out!

[@GuitarNTabs]

Absolutely amazing - thank you for sharing this!

[@letsbuildaguitar9230]

Thanks for giving me feedback I really appreciate it!

[@lesblack413]

Some of the anchors available have got oversize slots and use adjusting screws to get the anchor in just the right place. Also important to get the distance from the nut correct, else you will experience intonation problems. I ran into this problem with a very good top of the line Squire, perfect in every detail, except that the bridge was set too far from the nut and two of the individual bridge pieces were contacting the hold down screws. The complete bridge and tremolo had to be moved forward by about 2.5mm in order to correctly intonate the guitar.

[@letsbuildaguitar9230]

Yeah that’s a given….Ive done videos of that in the past! Intonation is something I actually enjoy tweaking!

[@scottriddle5468]

Dude I found your channel and love the post drilling idea. I'm building a les Paul ish guitar so I'll build that template you got my subscription

[@letsbuildaguitar9230]

Awesome!!! Thanks for the encouragement! Hopefully I can offer a few tips here and there…But please feel free to share tips with me as well!

[@buzzedalldrink9131]

good job keep building its very rewarding and stress relieving

[@letsbuildaguitar9230]

Thank you, I will

[@bigtimebugarpicker]

i just did my first jazzmaster and about to shit my pants when all i have left is ^this^ to do. your work is amazing and i want to get to that level. i'm two holes away from closer so thanks for this video. it's a to spec 62 jazzmaster. literally this is the last thing left. rhtythm circuit wired, i mean ready to go.

[@jcrgtattoo333]

It’s easy to pull those post inserts from the top, protect the body with a towel, use a small scrap piece of wood as a riser, and use a claw hammer to pull them out like a nail., you can unthread the post a bit to make less of an angle as you start, thread it in more if needed as it’s coming out ., use blue painters tape on the surfaces of the claw hammer to protect the plating, great channel, subbed!

[@letsbuildaguitar9230]

Thanks

[@MonsterGuitars]

I love this method. I've ordered a cabinet hardware jig now to try out!

[@letsbuildaguitar9230]

Awesome! It’s really working well for me!

[@mauricelavergne3434]

Great idea, I just drilled my posts for a Graph Tech piezo wrap around bridge and of course I was off about 3/4 of a millimeter, had to start over and to make matters worse I had recessed them to be flush with the top. It was a huge headache to fix. Going to order one of those jigs. Thanks a bunch for solving this issue.

[@letsbuildaguitar9230]

Absolutely! Thank you for letting me know!

[@selby16]

BRILLIANT , I HAVE JUST ORDERD A JIG SO IT WILL MAKE FITTING A 2 POINT TREMELO TO A STRAT BODY EASIER ,THANK YOU SO MUCH REGARDS KEITH

[@letsbuildaguitar9230]

Glad it helped!

[@BrianChido2]

Excellent

[@letsbuildaguitar9230]

Thanks

[@eljefeguapobarbon]

Potvin templates work well.

[@ijamsum]

Make a jig out of old pine and line up the holes using the bridge as before and drill the pilot holes and save yourself $27 ? Put the jig on your guitar and begin the pilot holes and remove the jig to finish to the correct depth !

[@letsbuildaguitar9230]

I hear what you’re saying, but the problem with using wood as a bit jig is that the bit quickly cuts away at the jig and then you have play/movement….metal can do the same but it lasts much longer….well worth 27dollars when your working on a guitar body that you have a lot of money and time invested….not worth skimping on!

[@lesblack413]

I agree, but would make the holes in the jig over size and either use a screw in metal bush or a straight metal bush. Either would stand up to continuous drilling, and can be replaced, if or as is necessary.

[@XxStonedImmaculatexX]

I searched for a tutorial on how to drill holes for a new bridge and this was prefect! With that being said, I only have a regular drill but I guess I can still try while using a blank test piece first. I would think this also works for drilling new holes into a headstock?

[@letsbuildaguitar9230]

Yeah! You’re going to want to keep that drill as perpendicular as possible….or see if there’s anyone you know who might have one you could borrow for a few minutes.

[@2DclanSnipingTeam]

I've always set the bridge it the correct location and used the appropriately sized transfer punch to create pilot holes for drilling.

[@letsbuildaguitar9230]

That’s what I use to do.

[@nocrumpetspodcast8197]

great vids man, keep making your videos SEO targetted so people searching hard to find videos find you, like i did

[@letsbuildaguitar9230]

Thanks for the encouragement and advice. Yeah I need to do a better job figuring out SEO. It’s hard to find the time I need to educate myself on it more.

[@jdjdjdjjc6535]

@@letsbuildaguitar9230 use the free extension vid iq then when u make a video try to find a lower competitive search phrase that has volume, often like “how to drill tune Omatic” or something.

[@letsbuildaguitar9230]

@@jdjdjdjjc6535 Thanks I appreciate the input!

[@jdjdjdjjc6535]

@@letsbuildaguitar9230 cutting pickup selector slots is a good one, had to refer to forums today because there were no good videos on it

[@McAwesomeMcAwesome]

I have a question, if I wanted to paint some details(white) on a guitar body(lets say its black) with a paint brush would I need special paint and polyurethane for protection?

[@letsbuildaguitar9230]

Yes….you would need to lightly sand the body first with around a 600 grit sand paper so that your paint will stick….use an enamel paint and then polyurethane !

[@McAwesomeMcAwesome]

@@letsbuildaguitar9230 okay thank you so much!

[@lesblack413]

@@letsbuildaguitar9230 Matt from Texas Toast Guitars says that 220 grit is the maximum that he goes up to, provided you start with about 80 grit and work your way up, eliminating scratches and swirls from the previous sanding. I would agree with Matt.

[@travishaynes1180]

Yeah that's a pain in the butt when you get your parts and the old posts are set into the body of the guitar. You either have to bore the old ones out and risk making the holes too big or use the old posts with the new bridge , if you're lucky enough that they match up. They didn't for me. I drilled the holes great at first , I thought but , when I went to string the guitar I was an eighth of an inch too wide and I'm still trying to remedy the situation.🤔It's kinda interesting that I thought of nearly the same solution as you except mine consists only of a framing square , so far.😊

[@rickb9517]

Where do you get your bridges replated? I need to do that on some Ibanez Gibraltar bridges

[@letsbuildaguitar9230]

Advanced Plating Of Portland TN. Near Nashville.

[@lesblack413]

Unfortunately, it's often cheaper to replace with a new part than get your old replated.

[@Ojb_1959]

Can this be done without a drill press or is it too risky? I have a 29/64 brad point bit and a powered hand drill.

[@letsbuildaguitar9230]

Personally I would not want to do it without a drill press. Any slight angle will throw off the fit.

[@2DclanSnipingTeam]

If you don't have access to a press (for 90 degree holes) you can get a drill block at any hardware store for under $10.

[@arthurpanico1275]

Where'd you get that shaller bridge? I haven't been able to source those in many years....

[@letsbuildaguitar9230]

They are almost impossible to find…when you can find them they are quite expensive. Nice ones run 300 plus. I keep my eyes open for them….buy used and have them replated at advanced plating in Tennessee…which adds another 100 to the bill.

[@arthurpanico1275]

@@letsbuildaguitar9230 I have one left, with the fine tuners. It was gold but that was long ago. I stripped it and I'll polish and plate it eventually. I know it's hard to plate pot metals with a zinc content but I think I now have the correct chemistry to copper plate it, after that I'll do nickel. It was a good unit, I used it on many builds back in the day, shame it was discontinued.

[@letsbuildaguitar9230]

@@arthurpanico1275 Curious question though...are you saying your Schaller is Zinc, because I thought those were all brass from Schaller back then...unless they changed that?

[@arthurpanico1275]

@@letsbuildaguitar9230 I wish it was brass. I'd have polished and plated it long ago.

[@toneconsultant]

Nice tip. Video was a but long, but still a nice idea.

[@letsbuildaguitar9230]

Thanks!

[@letsbuildaguitar9230]

Thanks for your input!

[@c.p.1589]

Imperial v metric is your problem

[@letsbuildaguitar9230]

I use both. I think a lot of luthiers have learned to use both because the parts we buy are made from all around the world.

[@donclemento4452]

That's an awful lot of work to do something you can do with a piece of tape and a mechanical pencil.

[@letsbuildaguitar9230]

I did it that way many times and it never worked as good as this!