Installation

  • Included Components

    • 1x Nylon end cap
    • 1x Nylon slider with screw
    • 1x Winged nylon end cap
    • 1x Alloy extrusion
    • 1x Pack adhesive cover dots

  • Tools Required

    • Drill with 4.5mm (3/16") bit and countersink bit
    • Hacksaw
    • Phillips screwdriver
    • Tape measure

  • If you're competent using tools the installation is straightforward, otherwise installation by a guitar technician is recommended.

  • The guitar in the images below has been cut away for illustration purposes only. Please do not cut into your guitar!

  • Remove strings from bridge. Measure inside guitar from the end block to the apex of cross brace and subtract 5mm (1.4").

    A small mirror and flashlight may assist you.

  • Cut the square end of the alloy (not the angled end) to this measured length and assemble BridgeMagic©. Push the slider onto the alloy, and slot on both plastic ends as pictured.

  • Drill and countersink a 4.5mm (3/16") hole in bridge, centred behind the D/G string holes. Allow space for 7.5mm diameter screwhead cover dot.

  • Slip BridgeMagic© into the guitar through the sound hole, place the screw into the pre-drilled bridge hole and thread it into the nut at the top of the nylon slider.

  • Ensure BridgeMagic© is positioned correctly inside the guitar, with the nylon end cap centred under the cross brace. Tighten the screw to hold BridgeMagic© in place.

  • Restring the guitar. Minimal tightening of the screw is required when BridgeMagic© is used as a preventative measure. Further tightening of the screw will reduce

    bellying and bridge lift.

*Please note:

If bellying has occurred, it is advisable to tighten the screw slowly to allow time for the guitar top to ‘accept’ the new forces acting upon it.

In severe cases of bellying, tightening the screw can be done in increments over days if necessary.

Final note: Assuming the guitar neck angle is correct, and the top has been brought down to near flat, the string height can be lowered further by reducing the saddle.