The sound of my BaCH left something to be desired. I initially attributed it to strings, changed the G for another off a Tbird that sounded good. Did not help. I had already worked on the nut so I knew that wasn't the problem. Looked at the bridge and realized the strings were hitting the back rail. Not good for sound transmission IMO. The higher the bridge is set the worse it gets. I play very low action. Got out my needle files and filed slots in the back rail of the bridge. The G was the worst, had to file a little of the flat of the saddle nut to get clearance. All good now, when you pluck behind the bridge you get an actual musical sound, which is usually the case with Tuneamatic type bridges. Did this really do anything?
BEFORE (note strings resting on back bridge rail)
The G SLOT nailed
ALL BETTER
I bought a 60's pup on Ebay as part of the project to attempt to manufacture repros. The one I got is a late 60's 9.6k chrome cover. I'm trading it to Baz for a nickel 7.3 but figured I'd see what this one sounds like before sending it off. Changed the pots and capacitor to CTS and Sprague .047.
Total Nut Job with Rotosounds, the original still the best IMO.
Strung Up Bird
Changing the pup sort of destroyed the objectivity of the tuneup but the 'Bird has definitely taken flight after the changes. After hearing it I called Baz and asked him to let me hang on to this one until the other gets here so I can record them both for comparison. THANKS, BAZ!