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Re: Bridge Pin Depth
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Andrew Bernard <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 7 Apr 2016 22:05:05 +1000
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Hi Andrew,

Not too shallow and not too deep. Goldilocks and the Three Bears! Seriously, don’t drill through the bottom of the bridge, and don’t make them too shallow or the pins won’t have a firm purchase.

Others will be certain to disagree, since everything in harpsichord making is subject to controversy, but I can tell you that more important than millimetre specification of pin hole depths is that you should hammer the pins in right to the bottom of the hole you have drilled. Although there is not a shred of scientific evidence for it, I am convinced that if there is ‘air’ beneath the pin in the hole on the bridge that the sound is less than optimal. In fact, you can often make a subtle improvemen to the sound of an intstrument by taking your hammer and firmly seating all the bridge pins properly (where possible). Admittedly this is subtle, but I claim you can hear it. One of those little things that all add up.

Andrew



On 7/04/2016, 15:01, "Harpsichords and Related Topics on behalf of Andrew Seemann" <[log in to unmask] on behalf of [log in to unmask]> wrote:

Hi folks,

I'm building a Keene & Brackley style spinet and had a question on how deep to drill the bridge pin holes.  The bridge is half inch wide and about the same tall.  Any recommendations?  Thanks!

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