What type of material should the bridge be made of?

What type of material should the bridge be made of?

If it were made of rubber, very little sound would transfer into the head. If it were steel, it would be too heavy to transfer and sound would again be lost. Wood has always fallen into the right spot for this.

It's a matter of what is best from here. Ebony has been the most popular wood for the top because of its hardness and ability to not allow strings to cut in. Ebony also has enough sound absorbing capability to help control some of the unwanted tones. Maple has been the wood of choice for the bottom. Maple is stiff while being lightweight at the same time. This allows the vibrations to transfer better.

Keep on Pickin'

Angie

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