How to get PERFECT bridge placement on your guitar

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In Episode 6, we’re focusing on one of the most critical steps in your guitar build—precisely locating and mounting the bridge. A well-placed bridge is essential for great playability, intonation, and tuning stability, so getting this right is a must!

Brock walks you through his method of using a surrogate guitar neck to dial in the exact bridge position. Then, we temporarily mount the bridge to the body to determine the perfect placement for the string ferrules—a step that can be tricky, but Brock shares a game-changing tip to get it right every time.

Follow along with our entire 8-part series!

Episode 1
https://youtu.be/86q6IYEbNqc

Episode 2
https://youtu.be/oXN4RFExaWs

Episode 3
https://youtu.be/5-ol31YUOD0

Episode 4
https://youtu.be/FULay5ZiBrk

Episode 5
https://youtu.be/dZtwUBNyUE4

Episode 7
https://youtu.be/O9OPrFU0k6w

Episode 8
https://youtu.be/PIzOskAKXN8

Tools and supplies featured in this video include:

Fender Roasted Maple Telecaster Neck
https://www.stewmac.com/item/5839-M

StewMac Shop Rule
https://www.stewmac.com/item/6246

Cam Clamp
https://www.stewmac.com/item/3723

Hipshot Hardtail Bridge
https://www.stewmac.com/item/3550

Double-stick Tape
https://www.stewmac.com/item/2711

Inlay Tracing Scribe
https://www.stewmac.com/item/1672

Bridge Spatula
https://www.stewmac.com/item/4466

ColorTone Naphtha
https://www.stewmac.com/item/0766

Flush-fit Guitar String Ferrules
https://www.stewmac.com/item/0196

0:00 Attaching a surrogate neck
4:48 Locate precise bridge location
9:11 Temp bridge mount
13:58 Drill holes for ferrules
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