Who's Using Shockwave Bridge Inserts?

[Ian]

Hey Gang,

I was thinking about swapping out my bridge inserts on my Dobro. I checked the Resophonic Outfitters website and discovered their new Shockwave inserts. Anyone using these? Advantages, disadvantages?

Thanks,

Ian

[David Knutson]

I changed out the ebony capped inserts on an early OMI Dobro with a bender on 3 strings. It looked like -maybe- two wound strings were grinding into the wood caps, so I went with the Shockwave inserts, thinking perhaps that would be a cure. Time will tell. Before putting on new strings I restrung the old ones, just to hear any difference, and I think there was a change. It didn't seem louder - there was just more of it, if that makes any sense. Probably worth a shot. I got the pre-slotted ones so it was real easy. Good luck.

[Brad Bechtel]

https://www.resophonicoutfitters.com/product/SB-22.html

[Ian]

David,

Thank you kindly for your response. I'm hoping you can define "real easy". Any tips on removing the old inserts and ensuring a proper fit with the new ones? It's been a few years since I've done any work "under the hood" and that was done on an inexpensive import model.

Thanks again,

Ian

[David Knutson]

Ian,
As I recall, it took a bit of gentle wiggling to remove the old inserts without danger of cracking one, but they were just friction fit. The new inserts were a bit fat, so I sanded them to a snug fit. Because they were pre-slotted the only other concern was making sure the third-to-forth string spacing was the same as the rest. Whole thing took an hour or less.