String Through Conversion

[micah.whitsel]

Hello people,
so I'm just about finished with a project bass of mine that I've been using for quite some time to try things I wouldn't want to do to any of my more expensive instruments myself. I'm cutting a new wood electronics cover and truss rod cover but I also want to convert it to a through string configuration which my current bridge seems to support. I'm familiar with how to get the holes on location and going straigt but my concern is with the string digging into the wood on the front side of the body due to the small slot toward the front of the hoel. Is this a concern I should be worried about and if so what is the easiest fix? I've thought about adding some of those straight cyclinder ferrules to the front just to stop them from digging but I'm somewhat worried about that just looking dumb tbh.

Thanks in advance

 

[Demanic]

Re: String Through Conversion

Use ferrules.

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[Will S-T]

Re: String Through Conversion

Yes, use the ferrules, but make sure you counter sink them so they
don't interfere withe the bridge plate and you may have to open up
the holes to accommodate the larger gauge bass strings as most of
the straight / flush fitting ferrules are made for guitar strings.

 

[Kamanda~SD]

Re: String Through Conversion

Not much else to say. Look up.

 

[ChAoZ]

Re: String Through Conversion

Use a Brad drill bit as it is less likely to wander than a regular drill bit, and use a drill press to get the holes perpendicular - both these steps will help to make the rear ferrules align evenly

 

[Will S-T]

Re: String Through Conversion

:friday:

Use a Brad drill bit as it is less likely to wander than a regular drill bit, and use a drill press to get the holes perpendicular - both these steps will help to make the rear ferrules align evenly

Mate, I so want to go to NZ and get you to build me a Tele out of ancient kiwi timbers:friday: