1. Remove the old bridge.
- If your guitar currently has a fixed bridge, you will need to remove it before installing the floating bridge.
- To do this, simply unscrew the screws that hold the bridge in place.
- Be careful not to lose any of the screws!
2. Prepare the guitar body.
- Before you can install the floating bridge, you will need to prepare the guitar body. This involves routing out a cavity for the bridge and drilling holes for the bridge posts.
- The size and shape of the cavity will vary depending on the specific bridge you are installing.
- The holes for the bridge posts should be drilled at a slight angle, so that the bridge will be held securely in place.
3. Install the bridge posts.
- Once you have prepared the guitar body, you can install the bridge posts.
- To do this, simply insert the posts into the holes that you drilled earlier.
- Make sure that the posts are seated firmly in the holes.
4. Install the bridge.
- Now you can install the floating bridge.
- To do this, simply place the bridge over the bridge posts and line up the holes.
- Secure the bridge in place by screwing in the screws that you removed earlier.
5. Adjust the bridge height.
- Once the bridge is installed, you will need to adjust the height so that the strings are at the proper playing height.
- To do this, simply turn the adjustment screws on the bridge until the strings are at the desired height.
6. Tune the guitar.
- Once the bridge height is adjusted, you can tune the guitar.
- To do this, simply turn the tuning pegs until the strings are at the correct pitch.
Tips for Installing a Floating Bridge
- Be sure to measure carefully before you start routing the cavity for the bridge.
- Make sure that the bridge posts are seated firmly in the holes before you install the bridge.
- Adjust the bridge height carefully to avoid buzzing or string breakage.
- Tune the guitar regularly to ensure that the strings are at the proper pitch.