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From Martinblaze on 10/4/2018 2:46:11 PM

Just bought a crusty but decent reso-tone and it doesn't have a bridge. I have no idea what height to order so I can play this baby.

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dlaughery1013 says: 10/4/2018 4:26:49 PM There are very inexpensive bridges on Amazon. I would buy an assortment of different heights and see what would work. I have also stacked sections of popcycle sticks until the action was were I wanted it and then measured to see what bridge I should buy. Regards, Dave L.
	wizofos says: 10/4/2018 4:51:17 PM I think the issue is how high you like the action. Measure the distance from the nut to the 12 fret than measure that same distance from the 12 fret to the head to find out where bridge should be, then use the popcycle stick method to figure out how high you want the action.
Couldusemorecowbell says: 3/1/2019 12:10:04 PM FWIW I just got mine going and it came with a 1/2" bridge. With a small shim between the neck and the tension ring the action is great
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