Nut Bridge Replacements?

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Fred Layman
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Nut Bridge Replacements?

Post by Fred Layman »

Has anyone tried replacing the plastic or bone bridges on a non-pedal with a metal bridge? I got to wondering about that, since the modern pedal steels all have metal bridges. How would the tone be affected -- better or worse?
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Ted Smith
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Try Architectural Bronze angle<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Ted Smith on 01 February 2001 at 10:05 AM.]</p></FONT>
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mikey
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Post by mikey »

I use 3/8" round stainless steel stock...just like a Fender Stringmaster.
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Post by Rick Collins »

I haven't made these modifications; but I bet it would be a big improvement. I'd go with the stainless steel also.

Rick