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    Hello,

    I saw this type of bridges with different side height on many Levin Mandolins. Sometimes the higher part of the saddle was on the side of the G strings, sometimes on the side of the E strings. Does anyone know the right direction? The higher part on the G string side works well for me.

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    Default Re: adjustable bridge with different side height

    Quote Originally Posted by KaCe View Post
    Hello,

    I saw this type of bridges with different side height on many Levin Mandolins. Sometimes the higher part of the saddle was on the side of the G strings, sometimes on the side of the E strings. Does anyone know the right direction? The higher part on the G string side works well for me.

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    The G side should be higher as this string is thicker and at lower frequencies, so it wil swing a wider distance than the E string risking touching the fret.
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    Default Re: adjustable bridge with different side height

    I agree the G side would likely be best higher but in most string sets the G strings are under slightly more tension than the E strings.
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    Default Re: adjustable bridge with different side height

    Thanks, for the explanation.

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