[Jorge Rodríguez Spiral Sun Guitars]

Thanks I will check!

[Jorge Rodríguez Spiral Sun Guitars]

Additionally, I just realized you can buy Robbie’s inlay course by chapters, in case anyone else is interested.

[Jorge Rodríguez Spiral Sun Guitars]

Oh, good to know, thanks Ian!

[Jorge Rodríguez Spiral Sun Guitars]

Thanks a lot Giuliano! Yes, I was at the call, very interesting by the way.

Jorge

[Jorge Rodríguez Spiral Sun Guitars]

The wood and design that you use are very important in that sense. I usually make ebony bridge with the traditional Martin style and they were about 35 grams. On my current build I made a padouk bridge with a different more modern style and it weighs 20 g. See picture attached.

[Jorge Rodríguez Spiral Sun Guitars]

Sorry, I saw your question just now…

This guitar definitely has a lot of volume, and it is a bit brighter than other similar guitars I have built. I think that is at least in part due to the bridge, but it’s hard to say how much, as there are other things in the construction that also affect volume/tone in the same way. For example, the top is pretty light, which would have a similar effect. But yes, I’m sure that the sound of this guitar is what it is partly due to the bridge.

Cheers.

Jorge

[Jorge Rodríguez Spiral Sun Guitars]

Yes, the bridge, bindings and headplate are made of padouk. They say that padouk turns dark brown with time… But I really like the look of It now. It’s a very light bridge as well.

[Jorge Rodríguez Spiral Sun Guitars]

Some people claim that they use button lac WITHOUT dewaxing, they say it makes a harder finish. I don’t know who’s wrong or right, it’s just one of those neverending arguments… but other people swear that waxed shellac makes softer finishes. Anyway… 🙂