>Ed said: "Assume all measurements with the Lowell gauge begin with leveling >it on >the speaking length, and all deviations are in contrast to this baseline." > >Ed, >I think you need to read the instructions for the Lowell gauge again.<G> If >I recall, the tool is "zeroed" on the strings ON the bridge and all other >measurements are taken from that point. >Best Regards, >Joe Garrett, RPT, (Oregon) To heck with the instructions. I much prefer referencing everything from the speaking segment, with all other angle measurements taken from that - like bridge front bearing, overall bearing (from which you can calculate rear bearing), side bearing angle at the bridge pins, and counter bearing angle at the V bar. KISS, so I can keep track of what's happening where. Don't listen to him Ed. Stick with your speaking segment baseline. Ron N
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