MIMF

I would agree with that. Look at the differences in guitars and that amount of string behind the bridge. It may matter in an acoustic guitar but I don't believe it would make a huge difference in an electric. Thanks for your input.

I am going to trim the block....I don't need a lot of movement with the tremolo,,,I just want it for it's intended effect...no DIVE BOMBS!!!!

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I would have to mount the bridge about 3/8" above the face of the body to get the correct clearances in the spring cavity. I was talking about the holes in the block where the springs attach not the spring cavity. It is a bolt on neck. As I say, this is a thin body,,1 1/2" finished If I we...

I am in the process of building a thin body (1 1/2") electric and want to utilize a Floyd Rose trem bridge. The block measures in a just under 1 1/2" and was wondering if I can cut 1/4" off the block without effecting the action of the bridge. I know that I would have to drill out (de...

Can someone explain what a "shooting board" is? Thanks