string thru TOM bridge

[jake_xms3_punk]

how do you determine where to put the string thru holes for a TOM bridge? all the ones i've seen are in a funky pattern and never straight like a hardtail bridge. is there a reason for this?

heres an example

edit S**t sorry didn't realise how big the pic was!

[DrNewcenstein]

Re: string thru TOM bridge

Some people believe that having the strings break across the actual body of the bridge increases resonance, tone, or sustain (or all 3, depending on the believer). Hence, most string-through setups are set up this way.

The actual pattern of the holes is not that important - straight, angled, mixed, etc.

[Dr.K]

Re: string thru TOM bridge

These are straight.

[Dr.K]

Re: string thru TOM bridge

Some people believe that having the strings break across the actual body of the bridge increases resonance, tone, or sustain (or all 3, depending on the believer).

I didn't know that. IIRC I thought that some people thought just the opposite, that if the string broke across the body of the bridge that they lost resonance and tone. I guess it's just a matter of preference.

I am not being argumentative. I'm just saying I thought differently, I could very well be wrong. IDK

[Kam]

Re: string thru TOM bridge

I don't think the pattern of holes really matters. I mean, look at a Flying V. They're pretty unlike any other guitar...

[Mr 9finger]

Re: string thru TOM bridge

I don't think it really matters what kind of pattern the holes are in. The important part of it is having them at the right distance from the bridge so the angle doesn't cause the string to lay on the back of the bridge. If that happens, it will muffle the strings out.