> I'm still convinced that the high angle of string off the backscale side > of the bridge is a source of the damage. The pins along the speaking > length side of the bridge do not show significant movement. Assuming about 160 lbs of string tension, a 10° angle will but about 27 lbs on the pin, 12° will produce about 32 lbs, and 18° will produce about 48 lbs while the possibly 21° it started with would produce about 55 lbs. You're likely correct. Ron N
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