Lowell Gauge...was Down Bearing

[Ron Nossaman]

>Question for Ron N -
>What is the "side bearing angle at the bridge pins"?
>
>David Skolnik


Oh, usually about 10°.

It's the horizontal offset, or stagger angle across the bridge top. The 
string zigs right, then zags left. The side bearing from this offset, and 
the slant of the bridge pin, clamps the string to the bridge top.

Ron N