Del, How do the percentage figures correspond to degrees? Fred Delwin D Fandrich wrote: > >snip< > > You can use the settings in the directions sent by Avery or follow the > general rule of 1.5% of string tension bearing against the bridge in > the treble section, easing off to 1.0% in the tenor and 0.5% in the > bass. Since bubble gages vary in how they read you'll have to find out > what each gradation means on the gage you're using. The > Baldwin-designed gage is set up so that each gradation indicates 17 > minutes of arc. Or, translated, 0.5% of string tension bearing against > the bridge. > > Del >
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