But how 'bout if we cut thin laminates of ebony, epoxy them together, and epoxy the pins in place - similar to what we are currently doing with maple caps? Should work as well as maple - or better because the wood is harder? Terry Farrell ----- Original Message ----- >> Just curious if it eliminates any termination problems caused by wood >> deformation at the notch. I'm always interested in alternate designs. >> >> --Cy-- > > > I'd say no. MC cycling will eventually loosen the pins in the cap, and > produce false beats here too. Then again, one potential benefit is that > the string won't ever be resting on wood in the speaking length beyond the > bridge pin. > > Ron N
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