Description
Adjustable Cello Bridge Full Size
The Adjustable Cello Bridge Full Size is ideal for cellists who want flexibility in their setup — especially those navigating seasonal humidity, educational use, or shared instruments. Designed with integrated height adjusters, this bridge allows you to precisely modify string clearance and bridge tension without re-carving or replacing the entire unit.
Unlike traditional non-adjustable bridges, the adjustable model includes embedded metal adjuster screws in the legs. This feature provides quick access for raising or lowering bridge height, ensuring better playability in variable conditions. However, it’s important to note that such bridges may not provide quite the same tonal complexity or resonance as their fixed counterparts, and periodic adjustments are needed for optimal performance.
Each Adjustable Cello Bridge Full Size is carved from aged tonewood, with a choice between:
- Maple – Classic tonal warmth and flexible response
- Ash – More projection, sharper articulation, brighter tone
To meet different luthier preferences, this bridge is available in two preparation types:
- Blank – Full-size bridge with adjusters pre-installed, ready for custom carving
- Pre-thinned – Reduced to working thickness for faster fitting, still requiring feet shaping
This adjustable cello bridge is compatible with all standard 4/4 cello bodies. Luthiers can still shape the crown and feet like any traditional blank while benefiting from quick height adjustments. For school use, rental programs, and studio instruments shared by multiple players, it’s a practical and professional-grade upgrade.
Each unit supports high string tension while maintaining reliable action stability. The Teller-style foot design helps ensure strong contact with the top plate, while the fine-threaded screws in each leg allow easy setup using a standard hex key.
Explore our French Cello Bridge Full Size if you’re seeking a non-adjustable fixed crown model with broader arch design.
For an educational overview of bridge adjustability and tone shaping, visit:
The Truth About Adjustable Bridges – Strings Magazine
Includes: 1× Adjustable Cello Bridge Full Size (ash or maple, blank or pre-thinned, with embedded height screws)
Emily Martinez –
Fantastic craftsmanship, highly recommend!
Alexander Adams –
Nice.