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Old October 9th, 2011, 12:02 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Compton Bridge installation/Securing the Bridge.

I'm trying to secure my floating bridge in place on my 5125 because it occasionally moves. I've read on here many recommend using violin rosin to stick the bridge base in place and not do anything permanent.
My question is this: What is the texture of the violin rosin supposed to be like?? I've got 2 different cakes from 2 different places and they are both the consistency of hard candy. Wouldn't they be sticky? These are not sticky at all, and I don't see how it would hold my bridge base secure. Someone please help! Should I just use double sided tape?

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Old October 9th, 2011, 12:06 PM   #2 (permalink)
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You have to rub the bridge feet on the rosin, not super fast but to cause enough friction to 'melt' it
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See this older post for detailed instructions:

http://www.gretsch-talk.com/forum/122695-post3.html
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