I'm installing an Anthem this weekend on my D-55 that has had a Baggs Ribbon Transducer in it for about 15 years. The Ribbon was installed by a shop, and as I pulled it out to prepare and investigate for the Anthem install, I noticed that the main feed hole is straight down, 90 degrees. Since this needs a 45 degree angle, should I redrill/redirect that hole in the treble side (that sounds like too much cavity in the guitar to me), or drill the bass side that has a 1/8" deep excess-hole the shop (errantly?) made for the ribbon 15 yrs ago?
The other issue I'm concerned about is that the bracing seems to be right in the way of a 45 degree angle. If I do less of an angle, I could possibly come out the other side of the bracing (still makes me nervous), rather than through it (which seems like a terrible idea). I've done two undersaddle jobs with no problems, and this is making me a little nervous. I may have to take this to someone.
Anyone done a D-55 with success? What do you do when there's a pre-existing 90 degree hole in the slot?
Thanks for any advice!
The other issue I'm concerned about is that the bracing seems to be right in the way of a 45 degree angle. If I do less of an angle, I could possibly come out the other side of the bracing (still makes me nervous), rather than through it (which seems like a terrible idea). I've done two undersaddle jobs with no problems, and this is making me a little nervous. I may have to take this to someone.
Anyone done a D-55 with success? What do you do when there's a pre-existing 90 degree hole in the slot?
Thanks for any advice!
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