It makes sense to me. Now that you've had your coffee, another question. Assume as constants that vertical pin material is harder than normal hitch pins; that there is less string trauma from bends, and even that there is better energy transfer from string to bridge (less clamping effect), what about the mechanical ramifications of a retro-fit? Off-the-top thoughts: weakened surfaces from removing(?) existing hitch pins; considerations of original plate thickness in desired mounting location. I'm trying to make an analogy with a straight nail and one that is toe-nailed. It isn't working on face value, since there's no potential at the -top- of either nail. So, I'm curious about what sort of forces exist at the -bottom- of a straight pin that has xx pounds of one-way potential at the -top- of the same pin. Is there a possibility of tear-out if the plate was not originally cast for this use? Jim Harvey, RPT [Inquiring minds want to know; stupid minds want to grow up to become inquiring.] At 08:13 AM 3/31/99 -0800, Del wrote: [snip] >The advantage of the vertical hitch is that the string(s) don't have to bend >as much as they pivot at the hitch. This is particularly so through the bass >with its typically heavier (thicker) wires. > >I hope the above gets the point across. If not, you'll have to wait until >I've had my coffee and actually wake up. > >Regards, > >Del
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