I need to learn about Archtop Bridges

[TMA]

Ran across a photo of a rosewood bridge without any modifications to the area under the thumbwheels like mine has.

From #93 above…
The notches under the saddle for the thumb wheels were likely added later to lower the bridge height for easier playing due to the neck angle pulling up over the years.

Just a curiosity thing.

Tom

[Chris236]

It took me at lease 20 years to realize I hated wood bridges. Metal warms, focuses the sound and might increase sustain in my unpopular opinion.

[2bornot2bop]

I know it's an old thread,

But what was the outcome Joe?

S

Matt made JD a killer bridge. It was in the vein of a Jimmy D’Aquisto style, featuring a wider base. I liked it so much that I immediately ordered one from Matt for my archtop.

The archtop came alive with much greater sustain and tone. I was floored how much difference the bridge made. Unfortunately Matt Cushman has retired.

[SOLR]

Matt made JD a killer bridge. It was in the vein of a Jimmy D’Aquisto style, featuring a wider base. I liked it so much that I immediately ordered one from Matt for my archtop.

The archtop came alive with much greater sustain and tone. I was floored how much difference the bridge made. Unfortunately Matt Cushman has retired.

Thx for the update.....

too bad Matt retired

S